mosque
mosk
Mosque (noun) means a building used by Muslims for worship, typically featuring a minaret. Example: “Visitors must take off their shoes before entering the mosque.”
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A building used by Muslims for worship, typically featuring a minaret.
"Visitors must take off their shoes before entering the mosque."
"There's a mosque near where I live."
"Thousands gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers."
"The old town's mosque is famous for its blue-tiled dome."
How to use mosque
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Muslim place of worship.
Common pairings
pray at the mosque
build a mosque
the local mosque
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Etymology
From Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic masjid, "place of prostration" — a doublet of the word "masjid" itself.
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What does “mosque” mean?
The word “mosque” means a building used by Muslims for worship, typically featuring a minaret. In plain terms, a Muslim place of worship.
How do you pronounce “mosque”?
“Mosque” is pronounced mosk (/mɑsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “mosque” in a sentence?
Here is “mosque” used in a sentence: “Thousands gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers.”
What part of speech is “mosque”?
“Mosque” is a noun.
Where does the word “mosque” come from?
The word “mosque” comes from Italian. From Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic masjid, "place of prostration" — a doublet of the word "masjid" itself.
Is “mosque” a common word?
“Mosque” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a mosque and a masjid?
'Masjid' is the Arabic word for a mosque, so the two terms refer to the same thing: a building where Muslims gather for worship. 'Mosque' is the common English word, while 'masjid' is widely used within Muslim communities.
What is the difference between a mosque and a temple?
A mosque is specifically a Muslim place of worship, typically featuring a minaret, while 'temple' is a general term for a place of worship used across many religions. A Muslim place of worship is called a mosque, not a temple.
What is a minaret on a mosque?
A minaret is a tall, slender tower that is a characteristic feature of many mosques. Traditionally it is the place from which the call to prayer is announced.
What is the plural of 'mosque'?
The plural of 'mosque' is 'mosques,' formed by adding -s, as in 'the city has several historic mosques.'
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