bethel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a house of worship (especially one for sailors)

WordNet

Beth"el noun
Etymology
Heb. bth-el house of God.
Definitions
  1. A place of worship; a hallowed spot. S. F. Adams.
  2. A chapel for dissenters. Eng.
  3. A house of worship for seamen.

Webster 1913