Apse

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪ/

Apse (noun)

  1. A curved part of a building, often at the end of a church, where the altar is located.

Examples

  • The apse is often found at the eastern end of a church.
  • The apse is a curved part of a church.

Common collocations: architectural design, circular apse, historic apse

Synonyms of Apse

Formal