Examples of “sanctuary” in a Sentence

noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.

• The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded.
• The quiet garden was her sanctuary after a busy day.
• The refugees found sanctuary in a neighboring country.

noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.

• The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals.
• Volunteers work at the sanctuary, caring for rescued donkeys.
• The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover.

noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.

• The choir sang from the steps leading up to the sanctuary.
• Candles burned in the sanctuary beside the carved stone altar.
• Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual.