Synonyms for parsonage
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The residence of the minister of a parish.
Forms
- Plural
- parsonages → rectories, presbyteries, vicarages, manses…
Example sentences
- rectory The abandoned rectory is in a state of disrepair.
- manse I am invited to tea at the manse tomorrow afternoon!
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| parsonage | steady | |
| rectory | steady | |
| presbytery | falling | |
| vicarage | steady | |
| manse | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- manse
- 7 letters
- rectory3
- 8 letters
- vicarage
- 10 letters
- presbytery
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rectory3 = 3 syllables).