Stoups example sentences

Related (4): basin, vessel, trough, bowl

stoup

noun

stoups (plural noun)

  - a basin for holy water, especially on the wall near the door of a Roman Catholic church for worshipers to dip their fingers in before crossing themselves.

  - a flagon or beaker for drink:

Synonyms

cup, tankard, glass, stein, flagon, pot, beaker, seidel

"Stoups" Example Sentences

1. The old church had stoups filled with holy water.
2. The priest blessed each visitor with the stoups of water.
3. The stoups were made of marble and engraved with religious symbols.
4. Visitors dipped their fingers in the stoups before entering the church.
5. The stoups were replenished daily by the church staff.
6. The stoups were a vital part of the church's ritual.
7. The stoups were installed in the church during the Renaissance.
8. Many tourists took photos of the stoups as a souvenir.
9. Some visitors drank from the stoups, mistaking them for water fountains.
10. The stoups were once stolen but were later recovered by the police.
11. The stoups were damaged during the last earthquake but have since been repaired.
12. The stoups were mentioned in the church's history book.
13. The stoups were surrounded by lit candles.
14. The stoups were donated by a wealthy patron of the church.
15. The stoups were considered to be sacred by the locals.
16. The stoups were blessed by the bishop himself.
17. We took a moment to admire the intricate designs on the stoups.
18. The stoups were filled with various fragrances during special ceremonies.
19. The stoups were cleaned every hour to maintain hygiene.
20. The stoups were a symbol of the church's wealth and influence.
21. The stoups were placed on either side of the entrance to the church.
22. The stoups were the only source of water for the people during a drought.
23. The stoups were part of the church's renovation project.
24. The stoups were a popular subject matter for local artists.
25. The stoups were made by renowned sculptors of the time.
26. The stoups were rumored to have healing powers.
27. The stoups were decorated with flowers on special occasions.
28. The stoups were filled with sea water during beachside mass.
29. The stoups were a target of vandalism during the local protest.
30. The stoups were cherished by the churchgoers as a connection to their faith.

Common Phases

1. I filled the stoups with holy water;
2. He dipped his fingers into the stoup;
3. The stoups were carved from marble;
4. The priest blessed the congregation with the stoup;
5. The stoups were overflowing with rainwater;
6. The church provided multiple stoups for cleansing;
7. The stoup near the entrance was frequently used;
8. The stoup was emptied and cleaned after every service;
9. The stoup was decorated with intricate patterns;
10. The stoup was used for baptisms and blessings.

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