Dictionary 1. (n.) One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; -- sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.2. (n.) Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. 3. (v. t.) To furnish with pews. Thesaurus amen corner anxious bench anxious seat booth box cavity cell cellule chamber compartment crib crypt enclosed space hold hole hollow manger penitent form sedilia stall vault |