temple

noun
UK: /ˈtempl/
US: /ˈtempl/

  1. A building used for religious worship.

    1. We visited the temple on Sunday for the prayer service. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient temple ruins are a popular tourist destination in the area. [ ] [ ]

  2. In Judaism, a place of worship that replaced the sacred Temple of Jerusalem.

    1. They gathered at the temple to observe Yom Kippur together. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new temple offers a variety of religious and cultural programs for its members. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place regarded as embodying or exhibiting the presence of something.

    1. The art museum is a temple to modern creativity and innovation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The library serves as a temple of knowledge, open to anyone who wishes to learn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shrine church synagogue cathedral
temple verb

  1. To build a temple for; to dedicate or appropriate to sacred purposes.

    1. The community decided to temple the land for the sacred grove. [ ] [ ]
    2. The early settlers wanted to temple a site as a location of pilgrimage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temple" in English means: A building used for religious worship., In Judaism, a place of worship that replaced the sacred Temple of Jerusalem., A place regarded as embodying or exhibiting the presence of something..

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

Synonyms for "temple": shrine, church, synagogue, cathedral.

Example usage of "temple": "We visited the temple on Sunday for the prayer service.". More examples on the page.