Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

altar boy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: al-tar boy
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

noun

A young man adhering to traditional values.

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Religion.

Inflected Forms

altar boys (plural)

Phrases

boy scout

Frequently Paired Words

boy scout altar girl

Questions

What does altar boy mean?: A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

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