crucifix
noun
cru·ci·fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 
: a representation of Christ on the cross
Example Sentences
He wears a crucifix on a chain around his neck.
Recent Examples on the Web The students then filed out to class through a door with a crucifix over it. 
Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 As officers tried to clear onlookers and parishioners, including some who had also knelt, Álvarez walked at them determinedly with a large crucifix held out in front him. Gabriela Selser, ajc, 4 Aug. 2022 From the opening scenes of the film, in which Willie stands in the prison yard with a sizable crucifix hanging around his neck, signs of Aikens’ spiritual journey abound. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 14 July 2022 Mo’s accusation that her giving Maria a cuff bracelet to hide her crucifix tattoo was not, in fact, an entirely altruistic act. Caroline Framke, Variety, 24 Aug. 2022 Relatives in head-to-toe black with crucifix pendants sat beside financial types in slacks and button-down shirts and bearded hipsters with tattooed arms and carefully uncoiffed hair. Matt Wirz, WSJ, 5 June 2022 One crucifix pendant with multiple small stones affixed. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Apr. 2022 Behind her cash register are photos of family who served in the military and photos of her father making his tortillas and a crucifix and a small Our Lady of Guadalupe figurine. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2022 In it, Kendrick is depicted hovering in a Jesus-like crucifix pose over ocean waves while a young child looks on from the beach. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 May 2022 See More
Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 As officers tried to clear onlookers and parishioners, including some who had also knelt, Álvarez walked at them determinedly with a large crucifix held out in front him. Gabriela Selser, ajc, 4 Aug. 2022 From the opening scenes of the film, in which Willie stands in the prison yard with a sizable crucifix hanging around his neck, signs of Aikens’ spiritual journey abound. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 14 July 2022 Mo’s accusation that her giving Maria a cuff bracelet to hide her crucifix tattoo was not, in fact, an entirely altruistic act. Caroline Framke, Variety, 24 Aug. 2022 Relatives in head-to-toe black with crucifix pendants sat beside financial types in slacks and button-down shirts and bearded hipsters with tattooed arms and carefully uncoiffed hair. Matt Wirz, WSJ, 5 June 2022 One crucifix pendant with multiple small stones affixed. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Apr. 2022 Behind her cash register are photos of family who served in the military and photos of her father making his tortillas and a crucifix and a small Our Lady of Guadalupe figurine. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2022 In it, Kendrick is depicted hovering in a Jesus-like crucifix pose over ocean waves while a young child looks on from the beach. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ, from crucifixus, past participle of crucifigere to crucify, from Latin cruc-, crux + figere to fasten — more at fix
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
crucifix
noun
cru·ci·fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks
: a cross with a figure representing Jesus Christ crucified on it