cathedral
noun
the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
cathedrals
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pluralof cathedral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
And yes, it was hot—until you entered the multibillion-dollar, air-conditioned cathedrals of the NFL in places like Dallas, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The model is one of four to have been made from Lego bricks alongside similar builds at Durham, Exeter and Chester cathedrals.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
“What an incredible opportunity to elevate the sport in a city where you have one of the great cathedrals of the sport,” Wasserman told The Times last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
William had gained his knowledge of architecture and engineering by visiting and working on many cathedrals not only in France but also in England and Germany.
From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay
