tabernacle

noun

ˈta-bər-ˌna-kəl How to pronounce tabernacle (audio)
Definition of tabernaclenext
as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning

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Recent Examples of tabernacle Communion rails were removed, ramps up to the altar were added, and the tabernacle was moved behind the altar. — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025 André called his wardrobe his armor, his tabernacle and his sanctuary. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025 What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me. — James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room. — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tabernacle
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  1. church
  2. temple
  3. cathedral
  4. chapel
Noun
  • This disclosure prompted church leadership to meet with the accuser and her mother, which ultimately resulted in a report to the child abuse hotline that same month.
    — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Gospel Wednesday Concert, an hour-long concert at a historic Black church in Harlem.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of church
Noun
  • There was no mosque in Mancelona, and Mymonie and Sam found kinship in the Masonic temple.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An island that is often pigeonholed to infinity pools and rice-paddy views, the tropical destination is also home to working rice terraces still farmed by hand, daily temple offerings, and craft traditions passed down over generations.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of temple
Noun
  • Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Noun
  • It is held outside the spa in the resort’s onsite wooden chapel where the acoustics are fantastic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Just 12 hours later, Kelsey and Dakota went ahead with their plans to tie the knot — only, the ceremony took place at the hospital instead of the wedding chapel.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapel

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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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