Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

1

: communion sense 2a

2

Christian Science : spiritual communion with God

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈri-stik 

adjective

often Eucharistic

Examples of Eucharist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunday fell on the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day, which often features processions of faithful through towns and cities led by a priest carrying the Eucharist. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

One hundred seventeen candidates who are already baptized in either the Catholic Church or another Christian denomination will be confirmed and receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. — Salena Zito, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist engage in public-facing work and outreach — and their media presence is part of a broader effort to share their message publicly. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

At that last meal before his crucifixion, Jesus also introduced the Eucharist, during which priests preside over the transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Eucharist

• the Eucharist

Kids Definition

Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

: communion sense 1a

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈris-tik 

adjective often capitalized

Etymology

derived from Greek eucharistia "Eucharist, gratitude," from eu- "good" and charizesthai "to show favor or gratitude"