censer

[ sen-ser ]

noun

1. a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especially during religious services; thurible.

censer

/ ˈsɛnsə /

noun

1. a container for burning incense, esp one swung at religious ceremonies Also calledthurible

Word History and Origins

Origin of censer¹

1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, aphetic variant of ensenser < Medieval Latin incensārium. See incense ¹, -er ²

Example Sentences

A Russian Orthodox priest said prayers and swung a censer before Chekalov's coffin, and mourners stepped forward to kiss it.

From Reuters

A Russian Orthodox priest said prayers and swung a censer before Chekalov's coffin as family, friends and former colleagues, some holding bunches of flowers, bade farewell, Reuters video showed.

From Reuters

No censer round our altar beams.

From Literature

The young priest prayed and swung his censer.

From Los Angeles Times

At the outset, a massive censer swung slowly like a pendulum over the stage to the toll of a distant bell, leaving a trail of smoke that settled into the misty forest where the lovers discover each other.

From Washington Post