Definition of MOSQUE

mosque

Plural: mosques

Noun

  • (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
  • A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

Examples

  • "There's a mosque near where I live."

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French mosquée, from Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic مَسْجِد (masjid, literally “place of prostration”). Doublet of masjid.

Synonyms

masjid

Scrabble Score: 17

mosque is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mosque is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mosque is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

mosque is a valid Words With Friends word