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templea building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɛmpəl/

Example Sentences

  • The monk swept the temple floors while humming, creating the most zen cleaning service ever.
  • After studying for 12 hours straight, my temples were throbbing like a techno beat.
  • The temple has been a place of worship for over a thousand years.

temple

NOUN

[/ˈtɛmpəl/]

a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

a monk in orange robes bows respectfully before entering the ornate temple building. He carries incense sticks and moves with reverent care toward the decorated entrance. The temple's traditional architecture with curved roofs and carved pillars creates a sacred atmosphere. Other pilgrims kneel on prayer mats nearby, hands pressed together in worship. Gentle smoke from burning incense drifts upward as visitors pay their respects to the divine.  a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods
💡 Concept

a monk in orange robes bows respectfully before entering the ornate temple building. He carries incense sticks and moves with reverent care toward the decorated entrance. The temple's traditional architecture with curved roofs and carved pillars creates a sacred atmosphere. Other pilgrims kneel on prayer mats nearby, hands pressed together in worship. Gentle smoke from burning incense drifts upward as visitors pay their respects to the divine. a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

A monk with a dimple keeps the temple life simple
🎵 Rhyme

A monk with a dimple keeps the temple life simple

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɛmpəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɛmpəl/

🌳Etymology

Roottempl
Suffix--e

Origin

Derived from Latin templum, originally denoting a sacred space designated for observing the sky in divination practices. The term's meaning expanded to encompass both a building dedicated to worship and the side region of the human head.

Breakdown

Latin templum (sacred space, temple) → English temple. The root likely derives from an Indo-European base meaning 'to cut' or 'to mark out', reflecting the practice of delineating sacred spaces for augury.

🎵Rhyme

simpledimplepimple
simple
dimple
pimple

🔗Collocations

ancient temple
Buddhist temple
temple complex
visit a temple
temple ruins
massage temples

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The monk swept the temple floors while humming, creating the most zen cleaning service ever.

😄 Fun example

After studying for 12 hours straight, my temples were throbbing like a techno beat.

The temple has been a place of worship for over a thousand years.

Tourists flocked to see the famous temple during cherry blossom season.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

shrinesanctuarychurchmosquecathedral

Antonyms

secular buildingprofane place

Related

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