Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ghat
noun
ɡʌt
Definition
A series of steps leading down to a river, especially in India.
Examples
- Many pilgrims visit the ghats of Varanasi to perform religious rituals.
- We enjoyed a peaceful evening walk along the ghat by the river.
Meaning
In Indian culture, ‘ghats’ are often places for sacred rituals and ceremonies, functioning as important spaces for commemoration and connection with water bodies.
Synonyms
- steps
- terraces
- quay
