pectoral cross

noun

: a cross worn on the breast especially by a prelate

Examples of pectoral cross in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Sunday Leo wore the simple white cassock of the papacy and had reverted back to wearing his silver pectoral cross. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025

His famous pectoral cross, a simple image of the Good Shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders, wasn't just a personal emblem. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

His famous pectoral cross represents Jesus the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety nine in search of one. — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

On the back wall of the nave hangs a replica of Francis' pectoral cross. — Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025

Among the grave goods buried with the girl were an iron knife, a chatelaine (decorative belt), glass beads, gold and garnet pins, and most significantly, an ornate gold pectoral cross inlaid with garnets, now known as the Trumpington Cross. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2023

Some eagle-eyed people noticed that in the fake image of Pope Francis, the traditional pectoral cross around his neck only had one strap. — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pectoral cross

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• menelaus