Definition

Noun: 1. A formal act of public worship following prescribed rituals or rules: A "religious service" is a structured gathering of a religious community to perform acts of worship, prayer, and observance according to their specific traditions and doctrines.

Usage

• The term "religious service" refers to the organized event itself, not the individual acts within it.
• It is often used with verbs like , , , , or .
• It can be modified by the specific religion (e.g., ) or time (e.g., ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The family attends a religious service every Sunday morning.
  • The community center was used to hold a religious service.
  • The religious service included hymns, prayers, and a sermon.

Advanced Usage

• "to conduct a religious service": To lead or officiate at a formal worship ceremony.
  • The priest conducted the religious service with great solemnity.

Variants and Related Words

• Service (n): When used in a religious context, "service" is often a shortened, common form of "religious service."
  • What time is the morning service?
• Worship service (n): A near-synonymous compound term emphasizing the act of worship.
  • The worship service was filled with music and praise.

Synonyms

• Divine service: A formal term for a Christian act of public worship.
• Liturgy: Often refers to the prescribed form or ritual for public worship, especially in Christian traditions.
• Worship: A broader term for the act of showing reverence, which can include a "religious service."

Related Phrases

• Place of worship: The building where a religious service is typically held (e.g., church, mosque, temple, synagogue).
  • The place of worship was filled for the special religious service.

Noun

1. the act of public worship following prescribed rules
   • the Sunday service