Alb
/ælb/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Clergy Garment
An alb is specifically worn by Christian clergy during ceremonies, not by laypeople. 
The bishop adjusted his alb before the procession.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Ceremonies
Albs are used in formal religious contexts, particularly in Christian liturgical traditions. 
Each altar server was dressed in a white alb for the Easter vigil.
Pro Tip 3/3White Symbolism
The color white of an alb often symbolizes purity and is a deliberate choice for religious reasons. 
During the ceremony, the purity of the celebrant's intention was reflected in his white alb.