Ablution
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ablution is a noun meaning The act of washing something.
Meaning
The act of washing something.
More Meanings
- The liquid used in the cleansing or ablution.
- (Eastern Orthodoxy) The ritual consumption by the deacon or priest of leftover sacred wine of host after the Communion.
- (plural only, UK, military) The location or building where the showers and basins are located.
Example Sentences
Cast the ablutions in the main
Word Forms
- ablutions
Synonyms for ablution
Depending on context, synonyms include washup, bathing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bathing, washup, shower, sanitation, wash, sanitary.
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