Meaning & use
shrine
A place considered sacred because of its connection to a deity, saint, or revered memory, often used for worship or remembrance.
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Pilgrims traveled hundreds of miles to visit the ancient mountain shrine.
Fans built a small shrine of flowers and photos outside the singer's former home.
A note on using this word
Shrine can refer to a formal religious site or, informally, to any place set aside to honor a person or memory.
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