cathedral

noun
UK: /kəˈθiːdrəl/
US: /kəˈθiːdrəl/

  1. A large and important church, usually the main church of a diocese.

    1. The cathedral is very old and beautiful.
    2. The town's magnificent cathedral dominates the skyline and attracts many tourists.

  2. The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne.

    1. We visited the cathedral on Sunday.
    2. The bishop held a special service in the cathedral to commemorate the anniversary.

Synonyms

church basilica minster
cathedral adjective

  1. Resembling a cathedral, especially in size or grandeur.

    1. The room was cathedral-like in size.
    2. The forest canopy formed a cathedral of leaves overhead offering perfect shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cathedral" in English means: A large and important church, usually the main church of a diocese., The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne..

The phonetic transcription of "cathedral" is /kəˈθiːdrəl/ in British English and /kəˈθiːdrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cathedral": church, basilica, minster.

Example usage of "cathedral": "The cathedral is very old and beautiful.". More examples on the page.