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minaret

noun
/ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

Meaning

A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

Example Sentences

The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.

Synonyms

tower, spire, steeple, turret

Antonyms

dome, base

Collocations

mosque minaret, tall minaret, ancient minaret, stone minaret

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