Synonyms for monstrance
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.
Related words
- Phrases
- monstrance bean
Forms
- Plural
- monstrances → hosts, demonstrations, ostensoria, ostensories…
Example sentences
- demonstration Dozens of young people attended the demonstration.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| monstrance | rising | |
| demonstration | falling | |
| ostensorium | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- host1
- 9 letters
- ostensory, ostensoir
- 11 letters
- ostensorium
- 13 letters
- demonstration4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (demonstration4 = 4 syllables).