as in monastery
a residence for men under religious vows monks living in a cloister in the country

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Recent Examples of cloister The cathedral, its peaceful cloister, and its ornate crypt are also worth a visit. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025 The church of St Francis is also worth visiting for the peaceful cloister with graceful Gothic arches and creeping greenery. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 With stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and Renaissance cloister, Parador is a prime example of Gothic architecture. Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 The latter was particularly restorative, as was the Negroni No. 2 at Le Bar, in the cloister, which adds beets and strawberries to the classic recipe. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cloister
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Noun
  • Curious newbies can sign up for the monastery’s Beginning Instruction sessions every other Sunday and on the second Wednesday of each month, or participate in a weekend retreat.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
  • Other cultural experiences include Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas and ancient temples in central forests.
    Rumit Mehta, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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  • The abbey also has space for lease on both sides that would suit a creative or hospitality-oriented company, Short said.
    Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
  • The route extends from Varna, near the abbey, beyond Castel Roncolo near Bolzano, eventually reaching the Adige Valley near Terlano and Vilpiano.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

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“Cloister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloister. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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