temple temple /ˈtɛmpəl/

noun

1. () Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity  ( temple )
   place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
    The Temple of the Sun in Machu Picchu is a famous Incan temple
   The Temple of the Sun in Machu Picchu is a famous Incan temple
   
   
2. () An edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes  ( temple )
   an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes
    The ancient temple was a pilgrimage site for believers from all over the country.
   The ancient temple was a pilgrimage site for believers from all over the country.
   
   
3. () The flat area on either side of the forehead  ( temple )
   the flat area on either side of the forehead
    The veins in his temple throbbed
   the veins in his temple throbbed
   
   
4. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation  ( tabernacle , temple , shul , synagogue )
   (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
    The Great Synagogue in Budapest is one of the largest in Europe
   The Great Synagogue in Budapest is one of the largest in Europe