Definition of narthex
1
:the portico of an ancient church
2
:a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Explore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of narthex from the Web
-
Donations can be left in the parish office during business hours or the narthex before or after weekend Masses.
These 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.
Origin and Etymology of narthex
Late Greek narthēx, from Greek, giant fennel, cane, casket
Learn More about narthex
-
See words that rhyme with narthex Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about narthex
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up narthex? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
