altar
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]
Word
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?
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