chasuble
noun
cha·su·ble
| \ Ëcha-zÉ-bÉl
, -zhÉ-, -sÉ-\
, -zhÉ-, -sÉ-\
Definition of chasuble
: a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the officiating priest at mass
Illustration of chasuble
chasuble: 1 Gothic, 2 fiddleback
Examples of chasuble in a Sentence
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Approximately 40 vestments from the Sistine Chapel Sacristyârarely (if ever) released papal mantles and chasubles, priceless tiaras, rings and crossesâspeak to the way sumptuous earthly beauty engages the divine. — Laura Jacobs, WSJ, "âHeavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imaginationâ Review: A Gift From the Sartorial Gods," 10 May 2018 Even the Metâs collection had an impact on the final piece with a vintage chasuble from the exhibitionâthe sleeveless robe worn by Catholic priests during massâinspiring the intricate embroidery. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "See Kristin Scott Thomas and Erdem MoralıoÄluâs Heavenly Met Prep," 9 May 2018 Pope Francis brought his own chasuble and miter from Argentina. — Pamela Keogh, Vanities, "âIâm Not Sure Any Bishops Could Fit into Themâ: Touring the Metâs Catholic Fashions with Father James Martin," 8 May 2018 Bolton also mentioned a chasuble designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for Saint John Paul II in 1997 and pieces by Rossella Jardini for Moschino, Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Schiaparelli, and the great Capucci. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, "Highest Fashion! Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi Joins Andrew Bolton, Donatella Versace, and Anna Wintour for the Rome Launch of the Metâs Show Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination," 26 Feb. 2018 That chasuble is one of three quilts Mrs. Wilbekin would see put on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. — Kimberly Armstrong, Cincinnati.com, "Attorney Cleota Wilbekin remembered for needlework, drive for excellence," 20 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chasuble.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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