minaret
/ˈmɪnəɹɛt/
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Simple Meaning
a tall, thin tower on a mosque, where a person calls Muslims to prayer.
When to Use
✈️Travel English📰News & Media
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“You can see the minaret from almost anywhere in the old city.”
“The mosque's minaret is beautifully lit up at night.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).