vicarage

[ vik-er-ij ]

noun

1. the residence of a vicar.
2. the benefice of a vicar.
3. the office or duties of a vicar.

vicarage

/ ˈvɪkərɪdʒ /

noun

1. the residence or benefice of a vicar
2. a rare word for vicariate

Word History and Origins

Origin of vicarage¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; vicar, -age

Example Sentences

Then, six weeks later, on 13 February, Farrow killed Rev John Suddards after he was let into his vicarage in Thornbury.

From BBC

The truck was stolen from Church Lane in Ticknall at about 13:30 BST, then crashed into the former vicarage, which is also in Church Lane.

From BBC

Her village is the one we dream of, where everyone knows everyone else, meets for tea at the vicarage or down at the pub: a place where one belongs.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, Matthew Whitaker says that for the moment, he and his wife are happy to remain within the system, even if they have to move out of their vicarage at short notice.

From BBC

“I told him he should look for an old vicarage somewhere.”

From New York Times