churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
Synonyms of churchgoernext
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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The mother of three was first discovered missing when a fellow churchgoer missed her at morning services. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Heartland churchgoers, urban sophisticates, football neophytes—everyone got swept up in his will to win. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026 The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a measure designed to protect churchgoers from those seeking to disrupt their religious services. Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026 Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer. Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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