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Temple

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtempl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtempl/"]/

Meaning of Temple

a building used for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity

In simple words: A building for worship or prayer.

Temple in a sentence

• the Temple of Diana at Ephesus
• a **Buddhist/Hindu/Sikh temple**
• to go to temple *(= to a service in a , where Jewish people worship)
• They went to pray in the temple.
• These deities prevent evil spirits from entering the temple precincts.
• a temple dedicated to Venus
• the great temples of Egypt
• He had black hair, greying at the temples.
• There was a throbbing in her temples.

How to use Temple

Used in both religious and secular contexts. Common when discussing places of worship across various religions. Less common in casual conversation unless discussing specific cultural sites.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'temple' as a 'temple of peace'—a calm place to reflect and pray.

Related words

Collocations with Temple

• great
• ancient
• classical
• dedicate
• priest
• priestess
• complex
• in a/​the temple
• to temple
• left
• right
• throbbing
• massage
• rub
• throb
• at somebody’s/​the temples
• in somebody’s temples

Synonyms for Temple

• shrine
• sanctuary
• place of worship
• church
• mosque

Opposites of Temple

• desecration
• disrespect

Common mistakes with Temple

• Confused with 'temple' in a historical context vs a modern church.
• Using 'temple' only for Hindu places, rather than for other religions too.
• Mispronouncing as 'temp-el' instead of 'tem-puhl'.

Frequently asked questions about Temple

What does Temple mean?

A building for worship or prayer.

What is the definition of Temple?

a building used for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity

How do you use Temple in a sentence?

the Temple of Diana at Ephesus

Can you give another example of Temple?

a **Buddhist/Hindu/Sikh temple**

What are synonyms for Temple?

Common alternatives include shrine, sanctuary, place of worship, church, mosque.

What is the opposite of Temple?

Opposite meanings include desecration, disrespect.

What words go with Temple?

It commonly pairs with great, ancient, classical, dedicate, priest, priestess, complex, in a/​the temple, to temple, left, right, throbbing, massage, rub, throb, at somebody’s/​the temples, in somebody’s temples.

What are common mistakes when using Temple?

Confused with 'temple' in a historical context vs a modern church. Using 'temple' only for Hindu places, rather than for other religions too. Mispronouncing as 'temp-el' instead of 'tem-puhl'.

How do you pronounce Temple?

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

When should I use Temple?

Used in both religious and secular contexts. Common when discussing places of worship across various religions. Less common in casual conversation unless discussing specific cultural sites.

What CEFR level is Temple?

"Temple" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.