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cathedral

Pronunciation: [kəˈθiːdrəl]

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

Context: “architecture”

(noun) a large and important church where a bishop is the leader. It is often beautiful and has tall towers, stained glass windows, and a special place for the bishop.

Example

We visited a grand cathedral during our trip, and the architecture was stunning.

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There isn't a cathedral in our small town; we only have a few small churches.

Example

Have you ever seen a cathedral with colorful stained glass?

Context: “religion”

(noun) a place where people go to worship and hold special ceremonies. It is often used for important religious events, like weddings or services.

Example

The cathedral was filled with people celebrating a wedding.

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The cathedral was empty last Sunday because there was a big storm.

Example

What kind of ceremonies are held at the cathedral?

How to pronounce cathedral

Pronunciation: [kəˈθiːdrəl]

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