Word
temple
Phoneticstem·ple, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛmpəɫ/
UK/tˈɛmpəl/
Definitions
01religious building
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. a building where people go to pray or worship a god, especially in religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, or ancient Greek religion.
n. an edifice dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities.
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“The tourists removed their shoes before entering the ancient golden temple.”
“The archaeological team discovered a series of inscriptions detailing the rituals performed within the temple during the third century.”
02part of the head
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. the flat area on each side of your face, between your eye and your ear.
n. the flattened region on either side of the forehead, situated behind the eye and above the cheekbone.
“He rubbed his temples with his fingers to try and stop the headache.”
“The patient reported a sharp, localized pain in the left temple that intensified when chewing.”
03part of glasses
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical
n. the two side pieces of a pair of glasses that go over your ears.
n. the sidepieces of a pair of spectacles that extend from the frame to the ears.
“The optician adjusted the temple of my glasses because they were too tight.”
“Modern eyewear designers often use flexible titanium for the temples to ensure both durability and wearer comfort.”
Synonyms
04legal district in London
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law British English · Formal
n. a famous area in London where many lawyers have their offices.
n. a district in central London, specifically referring to the Inner and Middle Temple Inns of Court.
“The young lawyer was proud to have secured a position at a firm in the Temple.”
“The historic buildings of the Temple have housed the English legal profession for centuries, dating back to the Knights Templar.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “temple” in context.
Verb
01. build a temple
“The local community raised enough money to build a new temple in the city center.”
verb + noun
02. pray at the temple
“Devout followers gather to pray at the temple every Friday morning.”
verb + prep + noun
03. visit a temple
“Thousands of tourists visit the golden temple every year to admire its architecture.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. ancient temple
“Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple buried deep within the jungle.”
adj + noun
05. buddhist temple
“The sound of bells ringing from the Buddhist temple could be heard throughout the valley.”
adj + noun
06. sacred temple
“Visitors are asked to remove their shoes before entering the sacred temple.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. entrance to the temple
“Two large stone lions guard the main entrance to the temple.”
noun + prep + noun
08. temple ruins
“We spent the afternoon exploring the temple ruins and taking photographs.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. inside the temple
“It was surprisingly cool and quiet inside the temple despite the heat outside.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A statue of the Hindu god Ganesha at the entrance to the Wat Sri Suphan temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.” “Glyn studied the decay of Maya temples in Mexico while travelling with the International Biodeterioration Society.” Related words
Idioms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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