Nave

Pronunciation: /neɪv/

Definitions of nave

noun the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation

Example Sentences

A1 The nave of the church is where the congregation sits during services.

A2 The tourists admired the beautiful stained glass windows in the nave of the cathedral.

B1 The architect designed a spacious nave for the new church to accommodate a large number of worshippers.

B2 The nave of the historic monastery features intricate carvings and ornate decorations.

C1 The acoustics in the nave of the concert hall are exceptional, making it a popular venue for performances.

C2 The grand nave of the basilica is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its beauty.

Examples of nave in a Sentence

formal The grand nave of the cathedral was filled with worshippers during the Sunday mass.

informal Let's meet near the entrance of the nave before the tour starts.

slang I got lost in the huge nave of the church, it's like a maze in there!

figurative The nave of the debate was where the most intense arguments took place.

Grammatical Forms of nave

• past tense: navigated
• plural: naves
• comparative: more nave
• superlative: most nave
• present tense: nave
• future tense: will nave
• perfect tense: have naved
• continuous tense: is naving
• singular: nave
• positive degree: nave
• infinitive: to nave
• gerund: naving
• participle: naving

Origin and Evolution of nave

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nave' originated from the Latin word 'navis' meaning ship or boat.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'nave' came to refer to the central part of a church, resembling the hull of a ship. It is now commonly used to describe the main body of a church where the congregation sits during services.