sexton Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈsɛkstən/

Main Example

The sexton rang the bell before the service started.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A person who takes care of a church and its grounds, often responsible for maintaining the building and assisting with services.

Other Example

The sexton cleaned the church after the wedding.

Every Sunday, the sexton prepares the altar for mass.

The sexton showed us around the church grounds.

church sexton

sexton duties

head sexton

caretaker

verger

churchwarden

/ˈsɛkstən/

Main Example

The sexton showed us where the new graves were located.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A person who is responsible for the care of a cemetery, including grave maintenance and burial services.