The Annunciation Word Search
This The Annunciation word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: MARY, GABRIEL, ANGEL, NAZARETH, GALILEE, DOVE, LILY, JOSEPH, BOOK, STAFF, SCROLL, HOUSE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Annunciation word list, defined
- MARY /mɛri/ · proper noun
- A female given name, derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', which is thought to mean 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'. Related: Jane, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emily.
- ANGEL /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ · noun
- A spiritual being believed in various religions to serve God, especially as a messenger; also used figuratively for a person who is kind, pure, or helpful. Related: seraph, cherub, archangel, spirit.
- GALILEE /ˌɡælɪˈliː/ · noun
- A galilee is a chapel or porch at the western entrance of an English church, traditionally reserved for penitents, women, or clergy processions; the term also denotes a storey or gallery in a building. Related: porch, vestibule, narthex, entrance chapel.
- DOVE /dʌv/ · noun
- A stocky bird of the pigeon family (Columbidae), typically smaller than a pigeon, often symbolizing peace and gentleness; also used for the bird generally regardless of size. Related: pigeon, ringdove, turtledove.
- LILY /ˈlaɪli/ · noun
- A type of flowering plant with showy, fragrant flowers, often white or colored. A lily is a symbol of purity and innocence. Related: tiger lily, daylily, lily of the valley, calla lily.
- JOSEPH /dʒoʊˈsɛf/ · proper noun
- A masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Related: Josephine, Jose, Joey, Sebastian.
- BOOK /bʊk/ · noun
- A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers, or a literary composition intended for publication in such a form. As a verb, it means to reserve accommodation, tickets, or services in advance. Related: volume, tome, text, publication.
- STAFF /stɑːf/ · noun, verb
- A staff is a long, thin, straight or curved rod or stick, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for support, balance, or as a tool. As a verb, to staff means to provide or equip with personnel, especially for a particular task or function. Related: rod, stick, pole, bar.
- SCROLL /skrɒl/ · noun, verb
- A long, narrow piece of parchment or paper rolled around a central axis, used for writing or reading. To move or cause to move in a smooth, flowing motion, typically in a curved or spiral path. Related: roll, unroll, scroll down, scroll through.
- HOUSE /haʊs/ · noun
- A building for human habitation, especially one that is permanent or semi-permanent. A house may be a free-standing structure or part of a larger building. Related: dwelling, home, residence, abode.
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