Synonyms of altar

altar

noun

as in pulpit

a table or place which serves as a center of worship or ritual

There was a small altar at the front of the room with candles on it.

Related Words

• pulpit
• balcony
• platform
• podium
• bimah
• riser
• stand
• scaffold
• footpace
• dais
• stage
• rostrum
• tribune
• gallery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of altar

Martinelli would not be the first to be sacrificed on the altar of progress. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Next, because Season 6 is relentless, Xander leaves Anya at the altar, and what happens? — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Sacred altars display various statues of orishas, or divine spirits, alongside offerings in the form of money, water, food and tobacco. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Guests explored the garden grounds, seeing energetic performances by Fushu Daiko taiko drummers, and write tribute messages on paper slips at the altar of museum founder George Morikami. — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026