surplice
IPA: sˈɝpɫɪs
noun
- A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees, usually featuring lace decoration and embroidered bordures.
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Examples of "surplice" in Sentences
- The priest wore a white surplice embroidered with delicate lace during the Sunday service
- The choir members donned matching surplices as they sang in harmony at the church concert
- The traditional surplice was passed down from generation to generation in the family
- She carefully ironed the surplice to remove any wrinkles before the special event
- The bishop’s surplice was adorned with intricate gold threading for the ceremonial mass
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