Meaning of the word minaret in English

What does minaret mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

minaret

US /ˌmɪn.əˈret/

UK /ˌmɪn.əˈret/

a tall slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer

Example:

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The call to prayer echoed from the mosque's minaret.

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Tourists admired the intricate design of the ancient minaret.

Synonym:

tower spire steeple