Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
church-aisle
Noun
/tʃɜːrtʃ aɪl/
Definition
The central part of a church building, flanked by rows of seats or pews, where congregants sit during services, and often leads to the altar.
Examples
- During the wedding, the bride walked down the church aisle with her father.
- The choir sang beautifully as they processed down the church aisle.
- Decorations lined the church aisle for the special holiday service.
Meaning
The church aisle is typically a long corridor that allows movement within a church, especially during ceremonies and worship services.
Synonyms
- nave
- passage
- way
