Shrine (Noun)
Meaning
A place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Taj Mahal in India is considered a shrine to eternal love by many visitors.
- A shrine dedicated to the saint stood on the mountain overlooking the village.
- Pilgrims flocked to the shrine, seeking blessings from the sacred relic housed within.
- The monastery contained a beautiful shrine where the monks held their daily prayers.
- Tourists were not allowed to take pictures inside the shrine out of respect for the devout.