word
Cloister
KLOY-stur
/ˈklɔɪstɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cloister
Dictionary meaning
Residence that is a place of religious seclusion, such as a monastery, featuring a courtyard with covered walks.
Examples
- My grandparents like to visit European cloisters.
- I cloistered myself in the office.
Synonyms: religious residence
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