1. plural of nunnery; convents or religious communities where nuns live

Examples

• The medieval nunneries provided education for young women.
• Many historic nunneries in Europe are now tourist attractions.
• The dissolution of the monasteries also affected numerous nunneries.
• Several nunneries in the region were founded in the 12th century.
• The nunneries served as centers of learning and charity work.
• Local nunneries often provided medical care to the community.