Chapel

usgb/ˈtʃæpl/
noun

A small building for Christian worship, often connected to a school or attached to a large institution or private house.

They got married in a small chapel in the countryside.
Visual representation of "chapel" - A small building for Christian worship, often connected to a school or attached to a large institution or private house.

Often appears as...

  • wedding chapel
  • private chapel
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Size and Connection

A chapel is often smaller than a church and may be part of another building.

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The school's chapel is just a tiny addition to the main hall.
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Intimacy and Privacy

Chapels provide a more intimate space for worship and private events.

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Our family prefers the quiet solitude of our home's private chapel.
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