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

Moose [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

Expect to see everything from elk and moose to bald eagles in one of the most stunning parks in the country. — Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

The dog breed was originally developed in the Karelia region between Finland and Russia to hunt large game such as bears and moose. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

In February, the chain sued the owner of the Ohio gas station chain Mickey Mart, claiming its smiling cartoon moose was too close to its ballcap-wearing beaver. — Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2026

In contrast, New Mexico's deadliest animal is the mountain lion, while moose are listed as the greatest risk in Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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.