noun
Uncommon
moose
moos
Moose (noun) means a very large member of the deer family found in North America, with the male carrying broad, flat antlers. Example: “A moose wandered across the highway at dusk.”
noun
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A very large member of the deer family found in North America, with the male carrying broad, flat antlers.
"We saw a moose at the edge of the woods."
"A moose wandered across the highway at dusk."
"They spotted a moose wading through the lake."
How to use moose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe huge, antlered deer species native to North America.
Common mistake
The plural is also "moose" — never "mooses."
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Word forms
- Plural
- mooses, meese
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Etymology
Borrowed from an Eastern Algonquian word meaning roughly "it strips [bark]," describing how the animal feeds.
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What does “moose” mean?
The word “moose” means a very large member of the deer family found in North America, with the male carrying broad, flat antlers. In plain terms, the huge, antlered deer species native to North America.
How do you pronounce “moose”?
“Moose” is pronounced moos (/muːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “moose” in a sentence?
Here is “moose” used in a sentence: “A moose wandered across the highway at dusk.”
What part of speech is “moose”?
“Moose” is a noun.
Is “moose” a common word?
“Moose” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a moose and an elk?
A moose is the largest member of the deer family, found in North America, with males carrying broad, flat antlers, while elk are generally smaller with more branching, pointed antlers. Moose also tend to prefer wetland and forest habitats more than open grasslands favored by elk.
Do all moose have antlers?
No, only male moose grow the broad, flat antlers described in the definition; female moose do not have antlers. Antlers are typically shed and regrown annually in males.
Is moose the plural form the same as the singular?
Yes, moose is both singular and plural, so one animal is a moose and several animals together are still called moose, without adding an 's'.
