chapel
Translation
chapel, small church
Examples
The school has a beautiful old chapel.
The school has a beautiful old chapel.
They had a small wedding in the chapel.
They had a small wedding in the chapel.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chapel a small building or room used for Christian worship The school has a beautiful old chapel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: church, sanctuary, oratory
Etymology
From Old French 'chapele', diminutive of 'chape' (cape), referring to the sanctuary where St. Martin's cloak was kept.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small, charming place for prayer, like a 'cap' on a larger building.