noun Uncommon

tabernacle

TA-buh-nakl

Tabernacle (noun) means a temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built. Example: “The Tabernacle was carried with the Israelites during their years in the wilderness.”

noun

A temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.

"The Tabernacle was carried with the Israelites during their years in the wilderness."

A small ornamental cabinet in a church used to house the consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

"The priest opened the tabernacle to retrieve the host."

A place of worship, especially a large hall used for religious meetings or revivals.

"The choir performed at the Mormon Tabernacle."

How to use tabernacle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sacred tent, shrine cabinet, or house of worship, depending on context — most familiar from the biblical portable shrine or the small cabinet holding the Eucharist.

Word forms

tabernacled past tense, tabernacles plural, tabernacles singular

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Etymology

From Latin tabernaculum, "tent, booth," a diminutive of taberna, "hut, shed."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for tabernacle

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tabernacle” mean?

The word “tabernacle” means a temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built. In plain terms, a sacred tent, shrine cabinet, or house of worship, depending on context — most familiar from the biblical portable shrine or the small cabinet holding the Eucharist.

How do you pronounce “tabernacle”?

“Tabernacle” is pronounced TA-buh-nakl (/ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “tabernacle” in a sentence?

Here is “tabernacle” used in a sentence: “The Tabernacle was carried with the Israelites during their years in the wilderness.”

What part of speech is “tabernacle”?

“Tabernacle” is a noun.

Where does the word “tabernacle” come from?

The word “tabernacle” comes from Latin. From Latin tabernaculum, "tent, booth," a diminutive of taberna, "hut, shed.".

Is “tabernacle” a common word?

“Tabernacle” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “tabernacle” have?

“Tabernacle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.

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