kneeler

noun

kneel·​er ˈnē-lər How to pronounce kneeler (audio)
1
: one that kneels
2
: something (such as a cushion or board) to kneel on

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Tensions flared again last winter when Martin ordered the removal of altar rails and kneelers during communion. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026 That applies to readers of poems as much as to well-curb-kneelers. A.o. Scott, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 Keep in Mind This is just a kneeling pad rather than a kneeler that doubles as a seat. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025 Use it as a bath kneeler when the baby transitions to the big tub. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kneeler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kneeler was in the 14th century

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“Kneeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneeler. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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