1. A sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest or minister during religious services, typically decorated and falling from the shoulders to the knees.
Usage: religious/liturgical term; commonly used in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Christian traditions

Examples

• The priest put on his white chasuble before beginning the morning Mass.
• The bishop's chasuble was embroidered with gold thread and religious symbols.
• During the Easter service, the clergy wore chasubles in bright colors.
• The chasuble is one of the most recognizable pieces of liturgical vestments.
• She admired the intricate needlework on the ancient chasuble displayed in the church museum.