altar boy
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɔːltər bɔɪ
Definition
A young male who assists a member of the clergy during a Christian religious service.
Examples
The altar boy carried the heavy cross during the opening procession of the service.
Many churches require an altar boy to attend training sessions before they can serve at the main mass.
He served as an altar boy for several years throughout his childhood.
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