ALTARPIECE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table

Categories: Screen

Synonyms

Reredos, Altarpiece

🔗 Related Words

altar – A related word in the same word family.

piece – A related word in the same word family.

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Shakespeare alone introduced over 1,700 new words to English—many we still use today!

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Altarpiece

CenterpieceCrosspieceEyepieceLegaleseMasterpieceMouthpieceShowpieceSubleaseSynthesesTimepieceViennese

➡️ Words that Start with AL

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Words that End with CE ⬅️

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