Synonyms for

Mosques

Verb / mɑ:sks / / mɔ:sks / Another word for mosques — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a Muslim place of worship

Synonyms & similar words

mosque masjid musalla jami jame jameh musjid masjed masjid-al-jami masjid-e-jami masjid-i-jami masjid-i-jame masjid-i-jami masjid-i-jamia masjid-i-jamiya masjids

Synonyms by register

Formal

mosque Islamic place of worship Muslim house of prayer

Common collocations

  • grand mosque
  • mosque administration
  • mosque committee
  • mosque complex
  • mosque prayer
  • mosque services
  • mosque tower

Word family

noun mosque

Usage note

Mosque is the standard term for a Muslim place of worship. While it is a specific religious term, it is widely understood and used in general contexts.

Example sentences

  1. We woke up early to go to the mosque for morning prayer.
  2. The mosque was beautifully decorated for the holiday.
  3. The imam gave a sermon at the mosque.
  4. The mosque was built in the traditional Islamic style.
  5. The community raised money to build a new mosque.

Quotes

  • "The mosque was the only place where I could seek some peace." - Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • "The mosque is too far from home, so let's do this / Let's make a weeping child laugh." - Rumi
  • "The mosque is not just a house of worship. It is a community center, a place of social gatherings." - Omar Suleiman

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