1. Plural of baptistery; buildings or rooms in churches where baptism is administered, typically containing a baptismal font or pool.
Usage: Also spelled 'baptistries' in some contexts.; Primarily used in religious and architectural contexts.

Examples

• The cathedral's baptisteries were decorated with intricate mosaics.
• Medieval churches often featured separate baptisteries adjacent to the main sanctuary.
• The baptisteries in this region date back to the 12th century.
• Pilgrims visited the ancient baptisteries to learn about early Christian practices.
• The restoration project carefully preserved the baptisteries' original stonework.