noun
- ornamental hangings, vestments, or decorations used in religious ceremonies, especially in churches
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The altar was adorned with beautiful golden paraments for the Easter service.
- The priest carefully arranged the paraments before the ceremony began.
- Medieval churches were known for their elaborate paraments and tapestries.
- The museum displayed ancient paraments from various religious traditions.
- New paraments were donated to the cathedral by the local parish.
- The intricate embroidery on the paraments took months to complete.