ˈbaptə̇strē, -ri, ÷ˈbabtə̇-, ÷ˈbabdə̇- also -stər- sometimes bapˈtistər- or ÷babˈt- noun
or bap·tis·try ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷trē, -ri
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English baptisterie, from Middle French, from Late Latin baptisterium, from Late Greek baptistērion, from Greek, swimming tank, from baptizein to dip, baptize — more at baptize
1. : a usually round or polygonal building used in early times for baptismal services
2.
a. : a part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services
b. : a large tank used in modern Baptist and other churches for immersion