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altar

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]

Word

Learn how to use altar in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “religion”

(noun) a special table used in religious ceremonies. It's a place where people pray, offer gifts, or perform important rituals in places like churches and temples.

Example

The priest set up the altar covered with flowers for the wedding ceremony.

Example

There was no altar in the meeting room where they gathered to discuss their plans.

Example

What do people usually put on the altar during a religious service?

Context: “ceremony”

(noun) a table for important events, often where special items are placed. This could be a part of celebrations like weddings or memorials.

Example

Their wedding altar was beautifully decorated with candles and greenery.

Example

The birthday party did not have an altar for the cake or gifts like other celebrations do.

Example

What kind of decorations did you see on the altar during the ceremony?

How to pronounce altar

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]

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