church building

church service, church - a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church"

abbey - a church associated with a monastery or convent

amen corner - area reserved for persons leading the responsive `amens'

apse, apsis - a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar

basilica - an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges; "the church was raised to the rank of basilica"

cathedral - any large and important church

duomo, cathedral - the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese

bema, chancel, sanctuary - area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

church tower - the tower of a church

kirk - a Scottish church

lady chapel - a small chapel in a church; dedicated to the Virgin Mary

narthex - a vestibule leading to the nave of a church

nave - the central area of a church

house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, place of worship - any building where congregations gather for prayer

presbytery - building reserved for the officiating clergy

rood screen - a screen in a church; separates the nave from the choir or chancel

side chapel - a small chapel off the side aisle of a church

transept - structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles

sacristy, vestry - a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held