temple meaning and definition

TEMPLE noun

Definition of temple (noun)

1. place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
2. the flat area on either side of the forehead
   • "the veins in his temple throbbed"
3. an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes
4. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
   • synonyms: synagogue, tabernacle