1. long wooden benches with backs, arranged in rows for seating in churches

Examples

• The congregation filled the wooden pews for Sunday service.
• She slipped quietly into one of the back pews during the hymn.
• The old church had beautiful carved pews dating back to the 1800s.
• Children fidgeted in the hard pews during the long sermon.
• The wedding guests were seated in the front pews.
• He polished the pews every Saturday before services.