tabernacles
/ˈtæbərˌnækəlz/
noun
- Plural of tabernacle; multiple portable sanctuaries, places of worship, or containers for the Eucharist.
- Several tabernacles were built across the region to serve the growing congregation.
- The church had two tabernacles, one for each altar.
- The museum displayed replicas of ancient tabernacles used by nomadic peoples.
- A Jewish harvest festival, also called Sukkot, lasting seven days.
- The Feast of Tabernacles is a joyful time of thanksgiving and celebration.
- During Tabernacles, families build temporary shelters to remember the Israelites' journey.
- Many Jewish communities hold outdoor meals during Tabernacles.