Shrine

Pronunciation: /ʃraɪn/

Definitions of shrine

noun a building or place considered to be sacred or holy, typically containing relics or memorials of saints or other religious figures

Example Sentences

A1 The shrine in the park is a peaceful place to sit and reflect.

A2 Visitors from all over the world come to see the famous shrine in Kyoto.

B1 The shrine was built in honor of a legendary warrior who fought for justice.

B2 The shrine's intricate carvings and decorations make it a popular tourist attraction.

C1 The ancient shrine holds great cultural significance for the local community.

C2 Scholars have studied the shrine's architecture and history for decades.

Examples of shrine in a Sentence

formal The shrine was meticulously decorated with intricate carvings and gold leaf.

informal We're going to visit the shrine later, want to come along?

slang That shrine is lit, you have to check it out!

figurative To her, the library was a shrine of knowledge and learning.

Grammatical Forms of shrine

• past tense: shrined
• plural: shrines
• comparative: more shrine
• superlative: most shrine
• present tense: shrine
• future tense: will shrine
• perfect tense: have shrined
• continuous tense: is shrining
• singular: shrine
• positive degree: shrine
• infinitive: to shrine
• gerund: shrining
• participle: shrining

Origin and Evolution of shrine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrine' originated from the Old English word 'scrin', which came from the Latin word 'scrinium' meaning a case or chest for holding sacred relics.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shrine' expanded from just a case for sacred relics to a place dedicated to a deity or a place of worship in various religions.