1. a metal container in which incense is burned during religious ceremonies, typically suspended on chains
Usage: religious; liturgical

Examples

• The priest swung the thurible during the evening service.
• Fragrant smoke rose from the ornate silver thurible.
• The altar server carefully carried the thurible down the aisle.
• The thurible’s chains clinked softly as it moved back and forth.
• Ancient thuribles are displayed in the cathedral museum.
• The deacon filled the thurible with fresh incense before Mass.