parsonage

noun

par·​son·​age ˈpär-s(ə-)nij 

ˈpär-sə-nij

: the house provided by a church for its pastor

Examples of parsonage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As do the moors that stretch behind the parsonage. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

As do the moors that stretch behind the parsonage. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

The church’s parsonage also appeared to be undamaged, and no one was home at the time, according to the post. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Following the break from the church, the Jonas family moved out of the parsonage house and into a two-bedroom home. — Ilana Frost, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

parsonage

noun

par·​son·​age ˈpär-snij 

ˈpärs-ᵊn-ij

: the house provided by a church for its pastor