temple
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a building where people go to pray or worship a god, especially in religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, or ancient Greek religion.
an edifice dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities.
Simple“The tourists removed their shoes before entering the ancient golden temple.”
In context“The archaeological team discovered a series of inscriptions detailing the rituals performed within the temple during the third century.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the flat area on each side of your face, between your eye and your ear.
the flattened region on either side of the forehead, situated behind the eye and above the cheekbone.
Simple“He rubbed his temples with his fingers to try and stop the headache.”
In context“The patient reported a sharp, localized pain in the left temple that intensified when chewing.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
the two side pieces of a pair of glasses that go over your ears.
the sidepieces of a pair of spectacles that extend from the frame to the ears.
Simple“The optician adjusted the temple of my glasses because they were too tight.”
In context“Modern eyewear designers often use flexible titanium for the temples to ensure both durability and wearer comfort.”
Synonymsarmsidepiece - 04 C2 Proficiency
a famous area in London where many lawyers have their offices.
a district in central London, specifically referring to the Inner and Middle Temple Inns of Court.
Simple“The young lawyer was proud to have secured a position at a firm in the Temple.”
In context“The historic buildings of the Temple have housed the English legal profession for centuries, dating back to the Knights Templar.”
“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.”