minaret

noun

min·​a·​ret ˌmi-nə-ˈret 

ˈmi-nə-ˌret

: a tall slender tower of a mosque having one or more balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin

Illustration of minaret

Examples of minaret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Massive windows frame cinematic views of the neighborhood’s rooftops and minarets, bringing in tons of natural light. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025

Only the lonely minarets, poking up out of the clutter, lend a bit of dignity to the slum. —Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024

Istanbul’s skyline appears to be peppered with look-alike large mosques with Byzantine-style domes and tall minarets surrounding them. —Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Surrounding the minaret are ancient ruins, mosques, and the famous Iron Pillar, which has mysteriously resisted rust for centuries. —Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Turkish minare, from Arabic manāra lighthouse

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minaret

• alphabet
• arpanet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
• dataset
• epithet
• ethernet
• heavyset

Kids Definition

minaret

noun

min·​a·​ret ˌmin-ə-ˈret 

ˈmin-ə-ˌret

: a tall slender tower of a mosque with a balcony from which the people are called to prayer