A2noun 2K

Church

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃɜːtʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃɜːrtʃ/"]/

Meaning of Church

a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.

In simple words: A building where people go to worship God.

Church in a sentence

• Every Sunday, I go to church with my family.
• The church on the corner has beautiful stained glass windows.
• He volunteers at the church to help with community events.
• Many people find comfort and peace in their church.
• The church is hosting a charity event next weekend.

How to use Church

Used in both religious and cultural contexts; appropriate when discussing places of worship. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't relate to religion.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'chirp' sound that comes from people singing inside the church.

Related words

Collocations with Church

• local
• parish
• village
• build
• consecrate
• found
• building
• bells
• clock
• at a/​the church
• in a/​the church
• attend
• go to
• attendance
• service
• music
• after church
• before church
• at church
• high
• low
• evangelical
• establish
• found
• lead
• teach
• authorities
• elder
• leader
• a member of a church
• high
• low
• evangelical
• establish
• found
• lead
• teach
• authorities
• elder
• leader
• a member of a church

Synonyms for Church

• big tent

Opposites of Church

• mosque
• synagogue
• temple

Common mistakes with Church

• Confused with 'mosque' or 'temple'; they are different places of worship.
• Using 'church' as a verb incorrectly; it's strictly a noun.
• Assuming all churches are the same; they can belong to different denominations.

Frequently asked questions about Church

What does Church mean?

A building where people go to worship God.

What is the definition of Church?

a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.

How do you use Church in a sentence?

Every Sunday, I go to church with my family.

Can you give another example of Church?

The church on the corner has beautiful stained glass windows.

What are synonyms for Church?

Common alternatives include big tent.

What is the opposite of Church?

Opposite meanings include mosque, synagogue, temple.

What words go with Church?

It commonly pairs with local, parish, village, build, consecrate, found, building, bells, clock, at a/​the church, in a/​the church, attend, go to, attendance, service, music, after church, before church, at church, high, low, evangelical, establish, found, lead, teach, authorities, elder, leader, a member of a church, high, low, evangelical, establish, found, lead, teach, authorities, elder, leader, a member of a church.

What are common mistakes when using Church?

Confused with 'mosque' or 'temple'; they are different places of worship. Using 'church' as a verb incorrectly; it's strictly a noun. Assuming all churches are the same; they can belong to different denominations.

How do you pronounce Church?

US: /["/tʃɜːrtʃ/"]/, UK: /["/tʃɜːtʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Church?

Used in both religious and cultural contexts; appropriate when discussing places of worship. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't relate to religion.

What CEFR level is Church?

"Church" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.