-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of last rites in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Sheryl gets a teary good-bye scene with her granddaughters, but perhaps the most moving moment is when Kristen — who admits to how complicated this is given the current status of her relationship with her mother — brings David in to perform last rites if Sheryl wants them.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2024
The story centers on a priest who performs last rites at a hospital and one day, gives sacraments to a dying patient.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2024
The situation was so dire that a priest was called to deliver last rites.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 July 2024
On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.
—Claire Fahy, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for last rites
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near last rites
Cite this Entry
“Last rites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20rites. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share