moose

noun

ˈmüs 

plural moose

1

: a ruminant mammal (Alces alces) with humped shoulders, long legs, and broadly palmated antlers that is the largest existing member of the deer family and inhabits forested areas of Canada, the northern U.S., Europe, and Asia

2

capitalized [Loyal Order of Moose] : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

Illustration of moose

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Examples of moose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An ad promoting tourism in the land of moose and syrup went viral this summer for its compassion (and free hugs). —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

The peace and quiet of Keene, New Hampshire, was surprisingly disrupted by the unusual sight of a moose on the loose. —Ronnie Li, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025

Occasional sightings of eagles, bears, pine martens, moose, and timber wolves from above add to the fun. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Bears and moose frequently inhabit the area surrounding the hiking trails, and wildlife officials remind visitors always to practice bear safety. —Outside, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

of Algonquian origin; akin to Massachusett moos moose

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moose

• coos
• cruce
• deuce
• douce
• duce
• goose
• hoose
• juice
• loose
• mousse
• noose
• nous

Kids Definition

moose

noun

ˈmüs 

plural moose

: a large cud-chewing mammal with broad flattened antlers and humped shoulders that is related to the deer and lives in forests of Canada, the northern U.S., Europe, and Asia

Geographical Definition

Moose

geographical name

ˈmüs 

river 50 miles (80 kilometers) long in northeastern Ontario, Canada, flowing northeast into James Bay

Note: The Moose River is actually an estuary of the Abitibi, Mattagami, and other rivers.