Synonyms for

Church

Verb / tʃɜ:tʃ / Another word for church — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A building used for public Christian worship.

Synonyms & similar words

churchbuilding churchservice christianchurch temple cathedral chapel sanctuary mosque synagogue shrine tabernacle abbey basilica minster meetinghouse kirk parish mission oratory barn vestry chantry

Synonyms by register

Formal

congregation ecclesiastical body religious institution worship place

Informal

chapel house of God the parish

Literary

temple sanctuary edifice

Antonyms

home secular business entertainment pub theater stadium

Common collocations

  • parish church
  • village church
  • stone church
  • old church
  • church service
  • church bells
  • church organ
  • church hall

Word family

noun church
verb church
adjective ecclesiastical

Usage note

While 'church' can refer to the building, it most commonly refers to the organized body of Christians or a specific Christian congregation. It is often capitalized when referring to the institution of Christianity.

Example sentences

  1. Our family attends church every Sunday.
  2. The church is a beautiful old building.
  3. The wedding was held in the church.
  4. The church has a tall steeple.
  5. We sang hymns in church today.

Quotes

  • The church is not a gallery for the better exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. - Abigail Van Buren
  • Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile. - Billy Sunday

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