sanctum

[US]/ˈsæŋktəm/
[UK]/ˈsæŋktəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a sacred place, especially a private room in a temple or church.
Word Forms
Pluralsanctums

Phrases & Collocations

inner sanctum

Example Sentences

The clubhouse was their sanctum sanctorum.

the sanctum in an ancient temple

he walked into the inner sanctum of the editor's office.

My presence in his sanctum was evidently esteemed a piece of impudence too shameful for remark.

Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.

seeking solace in her sanctum

meditating in his sanctum

finding refuge in the sanctum

creating a personal sanctum

retreating to his sanctum

decorating her sanctum with candles

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