noun
- a container in which incense is burned, typically suspended by chains and used in religious ceremonies
Examples
- The priest swung the censer back and forth, releasing fragrant smoke into the cathedral.
- During the Easter service, the altar was filled with the sweet aroma from the burning censer.
- The ornate brass censer hung from delicate chains above the altar.
- Incense smoke drifted from the censer as the congregation sang hymns.
- The church purchased an antique censer for use in their traditional liturgy.