plural abbeys
1
a
: a monastery ruled by an abbot
b
: a convent ruled by an abbess
2
: an abbey church
Examples of abbey in a Sentence
the monks in the abbey grow all their own vegetables
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Centuries passed, and the abbey went through the typical cycles of decline and renewal, fire and renovation, until 1792, when an invading army (the French) claimed the monks' worldly possessions as their own—and kicked them out.
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CBS News, 1 May 2026
Crowds of well wishers waved as the newlyweds rode in an open carriage from the abbey to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble in southeastern France, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is famed for its Gothic abbey, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old stone houses.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
He was accused of sending threatening emails to the abbey at 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Manley said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 1 May 2026
Crowds of well wishers waved as the newlyweds rode in an open carriage from the abbey to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble in southeastern France, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is famed for its Gothic abbey, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old stone houses.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
He was accused of sending threatening emails to the abbey at 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Manley said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Abbey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abbey. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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