temple
n. countablen. a building where people go to pray or perform religious ceremonies. It is used in many religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism.
n. a building devoted to the worship of a deity or deities. Often used as a general term for religious structures in non-Christian traditions or specifically for Jewish and ancient Greek or Roman sites.
The monks pray in the temple every morning.
Tourists are asked to dress respectfully and remove their shoes before entering the ancient temple.
The archaeological site revealed a massive stone temple dedicated to the sun god, featuring intricate carvings that have survived centuries of erosion.
When referring to the side of the head (anatomy), it is also a countable noun, though the religious sense is the primary general-service meaning.