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

There are several different subtypes of New York City Restaurant, from the humble old-timers (Katz’s, Nom Wah) to the temples of filthy lucre (Bemelmans, Rao’s). — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Aurora police have consistently patrolled all temples in the Aurora area since last Sunday afternoon, said Aurora Public Safety Media Manager Jim Levicki. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The film, which debuted at Cannes, follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

Krishnamoorthi said he was shocked by the news of the arrest, and said no one at the temple had any idea what was transpiring outside. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026