Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

nave

[neyv] / neɪv /
NOUN
center
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heart hub place
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centriole centrum core cynosure essence focus gist hotbed inside interior kernel mainstream marrow midpoint midst navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
border boundary edge margin outskirts periphery rim surroundings
NOUN
midpoint
Synonyms
STRONG
axis bull's-eye centrality centriole centrum core cynosure essence focus gist heart hotbed hub inside interior kernel mainstream marrow median middle midst navel nucleus omphalos pith pivot place polestar quick root seat
WEAK
equidistance focal point intermediacy middle-of-the-road radial point
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside surface

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Outright splendor gives way to bold-faced promotion in an annex gallery, housed in MAD’s grand, soaring nave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

For example, archaeologist Cédric Moulis of the University of Lorraine painstakingly reassembled dozens of wedge-shaped stones called voussoirs recovered from the collapsed vaulted ceiling over the nave to glean insights into their mechanical properties.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 5, 2024

More than 6,000 tonnes of steel were used to build the nave.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

A crane hoisted them onto the nave of the cathedral, which was devastated by fire in 2019.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

By 1331 the carpenters and roofers had completed work on the spire, which rose above the crossing of the nave and the transept.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

Vocabulary lists containing nave

Built To Last: Architectural Parlance

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

30 GRE Words Beginning with "K" "L""M" and "N" and "O"

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

"St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!