Synonyms for

Chapel

Verb / ˈtʃæpʌl / Another word for chapel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small building used for Christian worship, especially one attached to a larger institution or used for private prayer

Synonyms & similar words

chapelservice church oratory sanctuary shrine temple tabernacle cathedral basilica mosque synagogue meetinghouse mission oratory shul tabernacle temple

Synonyms by register

Formal

oratory sanctuary house of prayer

Informal

prayer room meeting house

Literary

shrine altar

Antonyms

temple cathedral mosque synagogue church tabernacle

Common collocations

  • small chapel
  • private chapel
  • university chapel
  • wedding chapel
  • chapel service
  • chapel bell
  • chapel organ
  • chapel choir

Word family

noun chapel

Usage note

A chapel is typically a smaller place of worship, often attached to a larger institution like a school or hospital, or a private place for worship. It is distinct from a larger church or cathedral.

Example sentences

  1. We visited the chapel on our school trip.
  2. The wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful chapel.
  3. He goes to the chapel every Sunday to pray.
  4. The chapel was built in the 18th century.
  5. She lit a candle in the chapel for her grandmother.

Quotes

  • "A chapel is a place where people go to pray for those they love and miss." - Anonymous
  • "The chapel is a sanctuary, a place where I can pray and feel close to God." - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • "A chapel is a peaceful refuge in a noisy world." - Anonymous

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