Meaning & Definition of word "Pew"

Pew

/pjuː/

1. A long bench with a back, used for seating in a church.
- Example: They sat in the last pew of the church during the Sunday service.
2. A designated seating area in a place of worship.
- Example: The family reserved a pew for their relatives at the wedding.
3. A group of seats or a section within a larger assembly.
- Example: The choir occupied the pews across the aisle from the congregation.

1. To enclose or segregate into a specific area, especially in a church.
- Example: The new design of the chapel pews will provide more privacy for the worshippers.

Middle English 'pewe', from Old French 'puye', from Latin 'podia', meaning 'platform'.

front pew:

The first row of seating in a church, often reserved for important guests.

back pew:

The last row of seating in a church, often occupied by latecomers.

benches:

Seating that is typically longer and designed for multiple people.

seating:

Arrangements of chairs or benches for people to sit.

aisle:

A passageway between rows of seats, usually found in theaters or churches.

Meaning: An exclamation of relief or disgust.

Example Sentence: Pew! That smell was awful!

Meaning: A way to express surprise or disbelief.

Example Sentence: Pew! I didn't expect that to happen!