house of worship
nounUK /ˌhaʊs əv ˈwɜːʃɪp/
US /ˌhaʊs əv ˈwɝːʃɪp/
A building where people go to pray and learn about God.
The family walked to their house of worship on Sunday morning.
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2. Any building set apart for religious ceremonies and gatherings.
The old stone house of worship has stood in the village for two hundred years.
3. A community of believers who meet in one place.
The whole house of worship gathered to help families in need.
4. A sacred space used for quiet reflection and prayer.
She found peace in the small house of worship near the river.