SINCE 1828
narthex
noun
nar·thex
| \ ˈnär-ˌtheks
\
\
Definition of narthex
1
: the portico of an ancient church
2
: a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
Examples of narthex in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When the fire was over, the only remaining parts of the church were the stone walls, a Civil War memorial in the narthex and the bell tower. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "Five Places Where You Can Still See Remnants of the Great Chicago Fire," 25 Jan. 2018 There are prayer cards for Father Conway in a narthex rack. — Bill Leukhardt, courant.com, "Seeking Posthumous Navy Cross Award For Saving, Praying With Sailors At Sea," 5 Sep. 2017 Donations can be left in the parish office during business hours or the narthex before or after weekend Masses. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Arrowhead-Pewaukee News: Sept. 6, 2017," 25 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'narthex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on narthex
What made you want to look up narthex? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Finance Words Quiz
-
- The etymology of mortgage is related most closely to which two words?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share narthex
Resources for narthex