Apse (Noun)
Meaning
A domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient basilica's apse was decorated with intricate mosaics and contained the relics of a saint.
- At the far end of the nave, the semicircular apse housed the beautifully crafted altar and gleaming monstrance.
- During the restoration project, workers carefully removed centuries of grime from the delicate carvings on the apse.
- From the narthex, visitors gazed in awe at the radiant apse, where morning light streamed in through stained glass windows.
- As they explored the historic cathedral, tourists noted the distinct similarities between the ornate apse and the elaborate pulpits.