Synonyms for

Nave

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

Definition

the central area of a church, typically flanked by aisles and enclosed by a high vaulted ceiling

Synonyms & similar words

aisle center chancel choir crossing heart hub middle midst sanctuary transept vessel vortex core focus nucleus pivot polestar centerpiece

Example sentences

  1. The nave of the church was filled with light from the stained glass windows.
  2. The bride walked down the aisle of the nave on her father's arm.
  3. The choir sang from the nave of the cathedral.
  4. The nave is where the congregation sits during services.
  5. The church's nave is the largest in the country.

Quotes

  • "A cathedral, a wave of stone, dissolves into the sky." - Octavio Paz
  • "A cathedral is a book in stone, filled with stories of triumphs and defeats." - Joseph Roux
  • "The nave of a church is the most comforting of all places." - Max Lucado

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