shrine

noun
UK: /ʃraɪn/
US: /ʃraɪn/

  1. A holy place where people go to pray or worship.

    1. We visited the shrine on our trip there.
    2. The ancient shrine is now a place of respect for locals and tourists alike.

  2. A special place to remember a dead person, often with objects that belonged to them.

    1. She built a small shrine to her late husband.
    2. The family created a personal shrine in their home filled with photos.

  3. A place that is connected with someone or something that many people admire or respect.

    1. His childhood home is now a shrine to his talent.
    2. The museum has become a shrine for movie fans from all over the world.

Synonyms

memorial sanctuary monument holy place temple
shrine verb

  1. To cherish or regard something with great respect and reverence.

    1. They shrine the old family traditions.
    2. Many people shrine the values of honesty and hard work in their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shrine" in English means: A holy place where people go to pray or worship., A special place to remember a dead person, often with objects that belonged to them., A place that is connected with someone or something that many people admire or respect..

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

Synonyms for "shrine": memorial, sanctuary, monument, holy place, temple.

Example usage of "shrine": "We visited the shrine on our trip there.". More examples on the page.