Chapel/ˈtʃæpl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Size and Connection A chapel is often smaller than a church and may be part of another building. The school's chapel is just a tiny addition to the main hall. Pro Tip 2/2Intimacy and Privacy Chapels provide a more intimate space for worship and private events. Our family prefers the quiet solitude of our home's private chapel.