Holy City

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a city regarded as particularly sacred by the adherents of a religious faith, as Jerusalem by Jews and Christians, Mecca and Medina by Muslims, and Varanasi by Hindus.

2. heaven.

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Holy City British  

noun

1. Jerusalem, esp when regarded as the focal point of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam

2. Christianity heaven regarded as the perfect counterpart of Jerusalem

3. any city regarded as especially sacred by a particular religion

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Etymology

Origin of Holy City

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

He was the secret owner of the comedy club that I lived across the street from called the Holy City Zoo.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight years later, the region around Charleston, known as the Holy City, is home to the two Republicans’ presidential campaigns.

From Seattle Times

Inside, the only warmth came from 221 candles arranged around the font, and the warm organ notes that filled the room, as around a hundred voices sang “O Holy City, seen of John”:

From Seattle Times

The war broke out last Monday, when Hamas fired long-range rockets at Jerusalem after weeks of clashes in the Holy City between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police.

From Seattle Times

Throughout the day, the Holy City honored those who have been lost.

From Washington Times