Apse

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A semicircular or polygonal recess at the eastern end of a church, typically vaulted.

“The mosaic in the apse depicted Christ in majesty.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/æps/

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Synonyms

recessalcove

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Anagrams of Apse

Words that use exactly the same letters as “apse”.

apes peas

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asse

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “apse”.

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Longer words starting with Apse

Words that begin with “apse”.

apses

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