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.