altar

//ˈɔːl.tər//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of altar

Noun

altarSingular
altarsPlural
1

A raised structure or table used for religious rituals, offerings, or sacrifices.

The priest placed the offerings on the altar.

2

A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ceremony, especially for making offerings to a deity.

The priest placed the offerings on the altar.