house of worship

variants or house of prayer
: house of god

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of house of worship was in the 15th century

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“House of worship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20of%20worship. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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