baptistery
/ˈbæptɪstəri/
noun
- A separate building or part of a church used for baptism ceremonies, often containing a baptismal font or pool.
- The church renovated its baptistery to include a heated pool for winter baptisms.
- Tourists admired the mosaics in the 6th-century baptistery in Ravenna.
- The ancient baptistery stood next to the cathedral, with a large pool for full immersion.
Synonyms