refectory

noun

re·fec·to·ry | \ri-ˈfek-t(ə-)rē

plural refectories

Definition of refectory

: a dining hall (as in a monastery or college)

Examples of refectory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The antique refectory of Tupay has exquisitely prepared and presented dinners featuring international dishes; a buffet breakfast with a view of the main patio is served at Illariy. — Alice Newell-hanson, Condé Nast Traveler, "19 Hotels That Used to Be Churches, Temples, and More," 29 Mar. 2018 The restaurant has the feel of a refectory, but the dinners are great. — Geoff Dyer, GQ, "This Hotel Is the Best Place to Stay If You Still Haven't Been to Iceland," 5 Feb. 2018 Architectural alterations in the kitchen yielded a combination of high-performance workspace and unembellished refectory. — Sarah Medford, WSJ, "A Farmhouse Reborn With Anti-Quaint Décor," 6 July 2017 The complex features four churches, a dining hall, a gavit and a refectory and is the starting point for several hiking trails. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "Explore Armenia’s Medieval Monasteries in Interactive 360-Degree Panoramas," 7 June 2017 The complex features four churches, a dining hall, a gavit and a refectory and is the starting point for several hiking trails. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "Explore Armenia’s Medieval Monasteries in Interactive 360-Degree Panoramas," 7 June 2017

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