temple

//ˈtɛm.pəl//
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Noun

templeSingular
templesPlural
1

A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods, especially in religions other than Christianity.

We visited an ancient temple in Kyoto.

2

A place regarded as a shrine where something is worshipped or revered.

For many fans, this stadium is a temple of baseball.

Synonym

shrinesanctuaryplace of worship

Noun

templeSingular
templesPlural
1

The flat part of either side of the head between the forehead and the ear.

She rubbed her temples to relieve the headache.