noun
- plural of altar; raised structures or tables used for religious ceremonies, especially for making offerings or sacrifices
Examples
- The ancient temple contained several marble altars.
- Flowers were placed on the altars during the ceremony.
- The church has two side altars in addition to the main one.
- Archaeological excavations revealed stone altars from the Bronze Age.
- Candles flickered on the altars throughout the cathedral.
- The priest blessed the offerings on the altars.
- Many cultures built altars to honor their gods.