chapel service
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Definition
Noun: 1. A religious service held in a chapel: A formal act of worship, prayer, or religious observance conducted within a chapel, which is a smaller place of Christian worship, often with its own altar, that may be part of a larger institution (like a school, hospital, prison, or cathedral) or a standalone building.
Usage
- The term "chapel service" specifically refers to the event or ceremony itself, not the building.
- It is commonly used in contexts like schools, colleges, military bases, and other institutions that have a chapel on their grounds.
- It implies a Christian context, though the specific denomination may vary.
Examples
- Noun:
- Attendance at the weekly chapel service is optional for students.
- The wedding was a small, intimate chapel service with only family present.
- He was late for chapel service and had to sit at the back.
Advanced Usage
- "to hold a chapel service": To conduct or organize such a religious ceremony.
- The chaplain holds a chapel service every Sunday morning.
- "to attend chapel service": To be present at such a ceremony.
- Many cadets are required to attend chapel service.
Variants and Related Words
- Chapel (n): The building or room used for Christian worship, typically smaller than a church and often part of an institution. (e.g., )
- Service (n): A formal religious ceremony. (e.g., , )
- Worship service (n): A more general term for a gathering for the purpose of worship.
Synonyms
- Divine service
- Religious service (in a chapel context)
- Chapel meeting (less formal)
Related Phrases
- Morning/Evening chapel: Specifying the time of day the service is held.
- The college has morning chapel at 8 a.m.
- Chapel of ease: A chapel built for the convenience of parishioners who lived far from the main parish church.
Noun
- a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar
- he was late for chapel