Tabernacle (noun)

1. 1. a tent or hut used as a dwelling or shelter.
2. 2. a Christian place of worship, especially a small chapel or portable shrine.
3. 3. a chest or box for holding the consecrated bread and wine in the celebration of the Eucharist in some Christian Churches.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from latin tabernaculum, from taberna 'hut, tavern'.

Examples:

1. 1. The family lived in a tabernacle for several years while their permanent home was being built.
2. 2. The tabernacle was a place of quiet contemplation and solace for those in need.
3. 3. The tabernacle was made of gold and was the most important part of the altar in the Church.
4. 1. The travelers sought refuge in a nearby tabernacle as a storm approached.
5. 2. The tabernacle was a place of worship for the local community, who gathered there every Sunday.