cloister
Translation
cloister
Examples
The monks walked silently in the cloister.
The monks walked silently in the cloister.
She lived a cloistered life, away from the city.
She lived a cloistered life, away from the city.
Grammar Patterns
in the ((cloister)) in the covered walkway The monks prayed in the cloister.
Similar Words
monastery, convent, arcade, colonnade
Etymology
From Latin 'claustrum' meaning 'enclosure', related to the word 'close'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'closed' or enclosed walkway for quiet contemplation.