kirk

noun

ˈkirk How to pronounce kirk (audio)
Definition of kirknext
chiefly Scottish
as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kirk
  1. church
  2. chapel
  3. temple
  4. cathedral
Noun
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of church
Noun
  • In addition to over-water villas, the resort will feature an over-water chapel for weddings and plenty of futuristic amenities.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • They got married in August 2016 in Sin City, and renewed their vows at the same chapel in 2023.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of chapel
Noun
  • Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Still, many traditionalists don’t believe robotic elephants belong in temples.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of temple
Noun
  • The two nations will face each other in the cathedral to football, Estadio Azteca, more than 7,000 feet above sea level.
    — Alex Connor, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In a carousel shared to Instagram, the star included a photo of herself walking through an old cathedral in a pale gray wedding dress embellished with flowers and birds and a long, floor-sweeping veil.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of cathedral
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“Kirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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