Pew (noun)

  1. A long bench with a back, typically one of several in a church, synagogue, or meeting house, for seating the congregation.
  2. A similar seat in a theater or concert hall.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french puie, from latin podia, plural of podium dais, bench, from greek pōdion, diminutive of pōdion, neuter of pōdios of the feet.

Examples:

  1. She found an empty pew at the back of the church.
  2. The pews in the church were made of wood.
  3. The pew was uncomfortable to sit on.
  4. The pews were reserved for the VIP guests.
  5. He sat in the front pew during the service.
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