denomination
noun
de·nom·i·na·tion
di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: an act of denominating
the denomination of prices in U.S. dollars
2
: a value or size of a series of values or sizes
metric denominations
especially
: the value of a particular coin or bill
bills in $20 and $50 denominations
3
: name, designation
especially
: a general name for a category
listed under the general denomination of gifts
4
: a religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices
people from several different Christian denominations
denominationally
adverb
Synonyms of denomination
Examples of denomination in a Sentence
People from several different religious denominations participated in the event.
Methodists, Baptists, and other Christian denominations.
It's one of the more conservative denominations.
The kidnappers asked for bills in small denominations.
The gift certificates are available in $5 and $10 denominations.
She spoke with people of many different political denominations.
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On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Other Christian denominations may observe Ash Wednesday without the physical mark.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Be ready to scoop up delicious papayas, passion fruits, and bananas by carrying cash in small denominations and a shopping basket or bag.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Other Christian denominations may observe Ash Wednesday without the physical mark.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Be ready to scoop up delicious papayas, passion fruits, and bananas by carrying cash in small denominations and a shopping basket or bag.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denomination. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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denomination
noun
de·nom·i·na·tion
di-ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: an act of denominating
2
: one of a series of related values each having a special name
a $5 bill represents one denomination of U.S. money
3
: name entry 1 sense 1, designation
especially
: a general name for a class of things
4
: a religious body made up of a number of congregations with similar beliefs
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