abbey noun Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: ab-bey (2) English Definition The building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns. Example Sentence They went to visit the ancient abbey. US IPA /ˈæbi/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ˈæbi/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms monastery convent priory cloister nunnery Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link