temples Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɛmpl̩z/
What Does Temples Mean?
Temples is a noun that means plural of temple. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of temple. As a verb, it means To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; to temple a god.
Word Facts for Temples
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɛmpl̩z// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | house of worship and place of worship |
Temples Definition (Noun)
- plural of temple
Temples as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of temple
Noun
- A house of worship, especially:
- A meeting house of the Oddfellows fraternity; its members.
- Any place regarded as holding a religious presence.
- Any place seen as an important centre for some activity.
a temple of commerce, a temple of drinking and dining
- Anything regarded as important or minutely cared for.
My body is my temple.
- A gesture wherein the forefingers are outstretched and touch pad to pad while the other fingers are clasped together.
Verb
- To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; to temple a god
Noun
- The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind of the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.
- Either of the sidepieces on a set of spectacles, extending backwards from the hinge toward the ears and, usually, turning down around them.
Noun
- A contrivance used in a loom for keeping the web stretched transversely.
Synonyms of Temples
Temples synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Temples
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Temples in a Sentence
a temple of commerce, a temple of drinking and dining
My body is my temple.
Word Forms & Grammar
temples
How Do You Say Temples?
You say temples as //ˈtɛmpl̩z//. It has 1 syllable.