: a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery
also
: friar
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
The group of Buddhist monks traveling across the country received a warm welcome from Fayette County residents.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Shortly after, the book was pawned to the Cistercian monks of the Sedlec Abbey in Bohemia.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
In 13th century England, monks began drinking posset with eggs and figs, Time Magazine noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The monks will also accept offerings for lodging for their lunch or overnight stops.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
The group of Buddhist monks traveling across the country received a warm welcome from Fayette County residents.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Shortly after, the book was pawned to the Cistercian monks of the Sedlec Abbey in Bohemia.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
In 13th century England, monks began drinking posset with eggs and figs, Time Magazine noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monk
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“Monk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monk. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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