mosque

noun

ˈmäsk

: a building used for public worship by Muslims

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Mosques were known to the English-speaking world long before we called them mosques. In the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, we used many different variations of the word—moseak, muskey, moschy, mos’keh, among others—until we finally hit on mosquee, emulating Middle French. The Middle French word had come by way of Italian and Old Spanish from the Arabic word for "temple," which is masjid. In the early 1700s, we settled on the present spelling, and mosque thus joined other English words related to Muslim worship: mihrab, for the special niche in a mosque that points towards Mecca; minaret, for the tall slender tower of a mosque; and muezzin, for the crier who, standing in the minaret, calls the hour of daily prayers.

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Recent Examples on the Web Kazan, a Tatar city on the Volga, is fast becoming another magnet for Russian tourists attracted to its sandy river beaches and the only kremlin in Russia that features a giant mosque at its center.

Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 The year before, a man armed with a semiautomatic weapon and pistol opened fire on 46 people gathered for evening prayers at a Quebec City mosque, killing half a dozen people and severely injuring others.

Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2022 In 1453, when the Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople, the site became a mosque.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Israeli archaeologists unveiled the 1,200-year-old mansion, broadening knowledge of the southern desert region where a mosque was recently discovered.

Adam Pourahmadi, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 The estate is close to a mosque dating back to the same period uncovered by Israeli archaeologists back in June.

Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2022 At a mosque nearby, Hashmatullah Ghanizada, 24, gathered with dozens of others from the village to mourn the dead.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 With the opening of the medical college near the refugee camps, our parents prayed at the temple, the mosque, the church, thanking the Lord for the misfortune of others.

Akil Kumarasamy, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 When Hussain didn’t show up, his friends drove around to the Mahdavi Center, a Shiite mosque, for holiday services, at around 6 p.m.

Simon Romero, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	mosque
释义	mosque noun ˈmäsk : a building used for public worship by Muslims Did you know? Mosques were known to the English-speaking world long before we called them mosques. In the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, we used many different variations of the word—moseak, muskey, moschy, mos’keh, among others—until we finally hit on mosquee, emulating Middle French. The Middle French word had come by way of Italian and Old Spanish from the Arabic word for "temple," which is masjid. In the early 1700s, we settled on the present spelling, and mosque thus joined other English words related to Muslim worship: mihrab, for the special niche in a mosque that points towards Mecca; minaret, for the tall slender tower of a mosque; and muezzin, for the crier who, standing in the minaret, calls the hour of daily prayers. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Kazan, a Tatar city on the Volga, is fast becoming another magnet for Russian tourists attracted to its sandy river beaches and the only kremlin in Russia that features a giant mosque at its center. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2022 The year before, a man armed with a semiautomatic weapon and pistol opened fire on 46 people gathered for evening prayers at a Quebec City mosque, killing half a dozen people and severely injuring others. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2022 In 1453, when the Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople, the site became a mosque. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Israeli archaeologists unveiled the 1,200-year-old mansion, broadening knowledge of the southern desert region where a mosque was recently discovered. Adam Pourahmadi, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 The estate is close to a mosque dating back to the same period uncovered by Israeli archaeologists back in June. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2022 At a mosque nearby, Hashmatullah Ghanizada, 24, gathered with dozens of others from the village to mourn the dead. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 With the opening of the medical college near the refugee camps, our parents prayed at the temple, the mosque, the church, thanking the Lord for the misfortune of others. Akil Kumarasamy, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 When Hussain didn’t show up, his friends drove around to the Mahdavi Center, a Shiite mosque, for holiday services, at around 6 p.m. Simon Romero, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology earlier mosquee, from Middle French, from Old Italian moschea, from Old Spanish mezquita, from Arabic masjid temple, from sajada to prostrate oneself, worship First Known Use 1585, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition mosque noun ˈmäsk : a building in which Muslims worship mosque noun as in synagogue a building that is used for Muslim religious services Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance synagogue shul synagog temple pagoda church cathedral shrine chapel tabernacle abbey sanctuary mission minster kirk oratory bethel meetinghouse
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