Synonyms of temple

temple

noun

ˈtem-pəl 

as in church

a building for public worship and especially Christian worship

the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• church
• cathedral
• chapel
• tabernacle
• shrine
• kirk
• abbey
• mission
• sanctuary
• synagogue
• pagoda
• mosque
• minster
• oratory
• meetinghouse
• bethel
• shul

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of temple

In his time on the Coast several Buddhist temples and retreat centers had sprung up near and around his property. — Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

This summer, archaeologists unveiled a rare 1,700-year-old Aramaic inscription at a temple in Turkey, offering new evidence of Christianity's rise over the mysterious cult Mithraism. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

In May, hundreds of junta troops swept through parts of Myit Chay township, across the river from the ancient temples of Bagan, killing at least 40 people, three residents of the area told Reuters. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026