Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sinecure

2 senses of sinecure

Sense 1
sinecure -- (a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached)
       => benefice, ecclesiastical benefice -- (an endowed church office giving income to its holder)

Sense 2
sinecure -- (an office that involves minimal duties)
       => position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation -- (a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury")