tabernacles

noun

plural of tabernacle
as in churches
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning

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  1. churches
  2. temples
  3. cathedrals
Noun
  • What Wagner experienced with her shrinking congregation is arguably the most urgent challenge facing churches across America.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Abby Beck previously explained that state law already limits how close video gambling can be to schools and churches, but that the city could add places like parks to the list.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of churches
Noun
  • Glide down the nose bridge, then under the eyes toward the temples.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • No advanced bookings are required, and both temples can be visited in the same day relatively easily.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of temples
Noun
  • Originally inspired by the basilicas and cathedrals of Paris, Luminiscence co-founder Romain Sarfati and his team developed a way to engage visitors with the historic architectural beauty surrounding them.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Notre Dame Stadium is one of the cathedrals of college football.
    — Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cathedrals
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“Tabernacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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