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Definition of eucharist

eucharist

/ˈjuːkərɪst/
Eu · cha · rist
Plural:eucharists
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Adjective:eucharistic
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eucharist Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed (usually capitalized).

Example

"The congregation gathered around the altar to celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday morning."

2

The consecrated elements, specifically the bread and wine, used in the rite of Holy Communion.

Example

"The priest distributed the eucharist to the communicants kneeling at the rail."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French and Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'eukharistia', meaning 'thanksgiving' or 'gratitude', compounded from 'eu-' ('well') and 'kharis' ('favor' or 'grace').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eucharist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eucharist
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