Ziggurat(noun)
A massive ancient Mesopotamian temple built in the form of stepped levels.
Hindi meaning:सीढ़ीनुमा स्तरों वाला प्राचीन मेसोपोटामियाई मंदिर
Synonyms: Temple Tower, Stepped Temple, Shrine, Monument
Antonyms: Pit, Trench, Hollow, Depression
Example: The ancient ziggurat rose above the surrounding settlement in several stepped terraces.
Trick to remember: Imagine a zigzag staircase rising upward to remember the stepped shape of a ziggurat.
Learn it with 19 more words: Daily Vocabulary – 10 August 2026 →
