transept

[US]/'trænsept/
[UK]/'trænsɛpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. The cross-shaped wing of a church.
Word Forms
Pluraltransepts

Example Sentences

The church had a beautiful transept with stained glass windows.

The transept of the cathedral was where the choir performed during ceremonies.

Visitors admired the intricate architecture of the transept.

The transept added a sense of grandeur to the overall design of the church.

Light streamed in through the windows of the transept, creating a serene atmosphere.

The transept was used for processions during religious festivals.

The transept connected the main nave to the side chapels of the church.

The transept was a popular spot for tourists to take photographs.

The intricate carvings on the columns of the transept were a marvel to behold.

During renovations, the transept was carefully preserved to maintain its historical significance.

Real-world Examples

Last summer the first eight triangular oak trusses, crafted for the new transept roof, arrived by river.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The cathedral's nave, choir and transepts were mostly untouched by flames, thanks to the craftsmanship of the 12th- and 13th-century stonemasons.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

All the transepts in the building had been covered with crimson cloth in celebration of a feast.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

There was no one even to tell her which, of all the sepulchral slabs that paved the nave and transepts, was the one that was really beautiful, the one that had been most praised by Mr. Ruskin.

Source: The Room with a View (Part 1)

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