1. a building or buildings where friars live together as a religious community

Examples

• The medieval friary was built on a hill overlooking the town.
• Brother Thomas returned to the friary after his mission work.
• The ruins of the old friary attract many tourists each year.
• The friars gathered in the chapel of their friary for evening prayers.
• Local historians are working to preserve the 13th-century friary.
• The friary’s library contained many ancient religious manuscripts.