noun
- a semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, typically at the east end behind the altar
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The beautiful mosaic decorated the apse of the ancient cathedral.
- The choir stood in the apse during the Sunday service.
- Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows of the church’s apse.
- The altar was positioned directly in front of the ornate apse.
- Byzantine churches often feature elaborate artwork in the apse.
- The restoration project focused on repairing the cracked walls of the apse.