transept

/ˈtrænzɛpt/; /ˈtrænsɛpt/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a church or other large building, extending at right angles to the nave, usually containing chapels or other secondary spaces.

“The transept of the cathedral was a beautiful example of Gothic architecture.”

Synonyms

  • apse
  • chapel

Antonyms

  • aisle