mosque
/mɑsk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mosques
Meaning · English
A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.
Noun
Examples
There's a mosque near where I live.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mosque” mean?
A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.
Is “mosque” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.