kirk

noun

ˈkirk How to pronounce kirk (audio)
Definition of kirknext
chiefly Scottish
as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth

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  1. church
  2. chapel
  3. temple
  4. cathedral
Noun
  • According to the White House fact sheet, some of those getting clemency on Thursday include a military veteran who spends time helping church members in poor health, a nurse who has helped in emergency response and an addiction counselor who volunteers to help young people.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many non-Muslim tourists make their way to the Blue Mosque each year, much in the way stunning churches in Europe attract non-Christians too.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of church
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  • The chapel regularly hosts arts and culture exhibitions and has collaborated with the lab on other tech projects, including a VR experience of the 18th century space.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of chapel
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  • The temple is also notable thanks to its potential connection to the iconic ruler Queen Cleopatra VII.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But those efforts have faced backlash, including threats against Everett and other members, and the temple warns parents of potential pushback when they get involved.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of temple
Noun
  • Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago.
    AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the cathedral will host several masses throughout the week, but tickets for those are sold out as well.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cathedral
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