liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈli-tər-jē 
plural liturgies
1
often capitalized
: a eucharistic rite
2
: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
a baptismal liturgy
3
: a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
Examples of liturgy in a Sentence
studying the liturgies of different religions
He was studying Christian liturgy.
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the funeral liturgy and delivered the final commendation and valediction.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Simon partially follows the traditional Catholic mass liturgy with new texts by Courtney Ware Lett and Marc Bamuthi Joseph that work through doubt and oppression, ultimately celebrating life.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Composed in 1915, this 15-movement work is deeply rooted in the Russian Orthodox liturgy, blending traditional chants with Rachmaninoff’s rich harmonies.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
These uses of shalom stem from our liturgy, which is filled with prayers for peace (Sim Shalom, Oseh Shalom).
—Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Simon partially follows the traditional Catholic mass liturgy with new texts by Courtney Ware Lett and Marc Bamuthi Joseph that work through doubt and oppression, ultimately celebrating life.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Composed in 1915, this 15-movement work is deeply rooted in the Russian Orthodox liturgy, blending traditional chants with Rachmaninoff’s rich harmonies.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
These uses of shalom stem from our liturgy, which is filled with prayers for peace (Sim Shalom, Oseh Shalom).
—Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liturgy
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“Liturgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈlit-ər-jē
plural liturgies
: a religious rite or body of rites
liturgical
adjective
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl
li-
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