tabernacle

verb

tabernacled; tabernacling ˈta-bər-ˌna-k(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to take up temporary residence

especially : to inhabit a physical body

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tabernacle

• ramshackle
• cackle
• crackle
• hackle
• jackal
• shackle
• tackle
• vakil
• demoniacal
• zodiacal

Kids Definition

tabernacle

noun

tab·​er·​na·​cle

ˈtab-ər-ˌnak-əl

1

a

often capitalized : a tent used as a place of worship by the Israelites during their wanderings in the wilderness with Moses

b

archaic : a dwelling place

2

: a locked box used to hold Communion breads

3

: a house of worship