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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

chancel

/tʃænsəl/ noun · British & US
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What does chancel mean?

noun

The part of a church or cathedral that contains the altar, or a raised platform in a church or other building from which the clergyman delivers a sermon. A raised platform or dais, especially in a church.

Example

"The chancel of the cathedral was filled with the sweet scent of incense."

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