Definition of RECTORY

rectory

Plural: rectories

Noun

  • A rector's dwelling; the official residence of a rector.
  • an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
  • The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  • The residence of an Anglican rector.

Examples

  • They moved the Words With Friends tournament from the church hall to the rectory.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.

Scrabble Score: 12

rectory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rectory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rectory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

rectory: valid Words With Friends Word