altar

About 8.07 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
2. noun A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.
3. noun Any (real or notional) place where something is worshipped or sacrificed to.

Similar words

communion table aisle shrine name favour scene sake alter arena pursuit

Often followed by

of and in to is was with at on

Word family

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