Words / A2

TEMPL/ˈtempl/

A temple is a building for worship in some religions: a Hindu temple, temple steps, visit a temple. Church, mosque, and synagogue are other religious buildings. Palace is royal, not always religious. Tempt is a verb. Do not write temple when you mean tempt, or tempo.

Meaning

A building where people go to pray, in some religions.

Examples

• “Tourists took off their shoes at the temple door.”
• “Shoes off, please, before you enter the temple.”
• “The map marks a small temple beside the river.”

Good to know

visit a temple / temple steps. Cousins: church, mosque. Mix-up: tempt.

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