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TEMPLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Temple.

How to pronounce temple:

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Temple - as a noun

Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
house of godhouse of prayerhouse of worshipplace of worship
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The flat area on either side of the forehead

Example: "The veins in his temple throbbed"

An edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building12edifice13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(judaism) the place of worship for a jewish congregation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synagogue14tabernacle14

Temple - as a verb

To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; to temple a god

Example Sentences

"She visited the ancient temple in Kyoto."
"The temple was beautifully decorated for the festival."
"He bowed his head in prayer at the small temple."
"The temple bell echoed through the valley."
"The temple complex attracts thousands of tourists every year."
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Word Game Points

Is TEMPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, temple is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TEMPLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TEMPLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, temple is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TEMPLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TEMPLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, temple is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEMPLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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