1. a ceremonial robe or garment worn by clergy during religious services
Usage: religious
2. formal or ceremonial clothing in general
Usage: formal

Examples

• The priest put on his white vestment before the Easter service.
• The altar server helped arrange the ceremonial vestments.
• Each vestment has special significance in the religious ceremony.
• The bishop wore elaborate gold vestments during the ordination.
• The choir members donned their traditional vestments for the concert.
• Ancient vestments were displayed in the cathedral museum.