Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
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Christian Science : spiritual communion with God
eucharistic adjective often capitalized

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Almost 200,000 people flooded into Soldier Field each day (despite rain and hail the last day) and venerated the consecrated bread and wine of the Holy Eucharist — a triumphant celebration of Catholicism’s central sacrament. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2024 But, in Reynosa, there were migrants who saw the Eucharist—the consecrated bread and wine that the priests distribute at Mass—as a priority equal to any other food and drink. Jack Herrera, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2024 End of carousel In the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper, Jesus shares bread and wine with his disciples and instructs them to eat and drink in his memory — the basis for the Eucharist, or Communion, the central ritual in Christian worship. Anika Arora Seth, Washington Post, 29 July 2024 When asked if he's noticed a shift in followers' perception of the Eucharist, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, highlighted the growing devotion of Christ many have experienced while attending the National Eucharistic Congress. Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Eucharist 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eucharist was in the 14th century

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“Eucharist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eucharist. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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Eucharist

noun
Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst How to pronounce Eucharist (audio)
eucharistic adjective often capitalized
Etymology

derived from Greek eucharistia "Eucharist, gratitude," from eu- "good" and charizesthai "to show favor or gratitude"

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