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Mosque

UK /["/mɒsk/"]/US /["/mɑːsk/"]/

Definition

a building where Muslims go for prayer

In simple words: A building where Muslims go to pray.

Examples

  • I used to pray at the local mosque with my father and grandfather.
  • We were woken by the call to prayer from a nearby mosque.

Usage notes

This term is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing places of worship in Islam. It's not commonly used in slang or informal speech, except in casual discussions about religious sites.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mosque' like 'Must-See' for a beautiful building.

Collocations

  • visit a mosque
  • mosque administration
  • grand mosque

Synonyms

  • place of worship
  • temple
  • shrine

Antonyms

  • church
  • synagogue
  • temple
  • cathedral

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'mask' or 'moss'
  • Using incorrect plural forms like 'mosqueses'
  • Mispronouncing as 'moss-key' instead of 'mosk'