Scriptures

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

Scrip•ture /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/   n. 

1. Bible Often, Scriptures.Also called ˈHo•ly ˈScrip•ture  (or Scriptures).the sacred writings of the Bible: [plural]
   The Scriptures are quite clear on that one point: it is wrong to kill.
   [uncountable] Scripture tells us little about Jesus' early life.
2. Religion [usually: scripture] any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred nature:
   [uncountable] ancient Hindu scripture.
   [countable] Their scriptures date back thousands of years.

See -scrib-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

Scrip•ture  (skrip′chər), n. 

1. Bible Often, Scriptures. Also called Holy Scripture, Holy Scriptures. the sacred writings of the Old or New Testaments or both together.
2. Religion (often l.c.) any writing or book, esp. when of a sacred or religious nature.
3. Bible (sometimes l.c.) a particular passage from the Bible;
   text.

• Latin scrīptūra writing. See script, -ure
• Middle English 1250–1300