1. the act of washing or cleansing the body or part of it, especially as a religious ritual
Usage: often used in religious contexts, particularly in Islam and other faiths
2. water or liquid used for washing
Usage: archaic or formal usage

Examples

• Muslims perform ablutions before prayer as part of their religious practice.
• The priest performed ritual ablutions before the ceremony.
• She completed her morning ablutions and got dressed for work.
• In many cultures, ablution is considered a spiritual as well as physical act.
• The athlete's ablutions in the locker room took only a few minutes.
• Ablutions are required before entering the sacred temple.