churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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The Texarkana Texas Police Department managed to wrangle a baby alligator from under a car in a church parking lot., as churchgoers recorded footage or watched in shock. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025 Most weekends their customers consist of churchgoers after service or a baptism. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 The minister then directed churchgoers to place stones across the field, to prevent athletes from playing on it. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025 Male churchgoers at times escorted Prevost to guard against potential attacks, said Suiberto Vigo, 75, a community leader who worked closely with him. Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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