consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated

3

Consecration : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated

Synonyms of consecration

• purification
• blessing
• sanctification

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

the consecration of the Host during Communion

Recent Examples on the Web

Which is not to say that the Lido selection lacks luster or awards consecration potential. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026

Cruz, who traveled to Switzerland to witness the consecrations, said the first Sunday after returning to the Mount Holly church looked much like any other. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

The Vatican’s doctrine office went above and beyond the minimum sanctions foreseen by the church’s canon law to respond to the consecrations Wednesday of four new bishops at the society’s Econe, Switzerland, seminary. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The latest consecrations could prompt Pope Leo to end the Vatican's decades of dialogue with the breakaway society. — Noah Labelle, NPR, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consecration

• self-consecration

Rhymes for consecration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated