noun
- a Muslim place of worship; a mosque
Usage: from Arabic
Examples
- The community gathered at the masjid for Friday prayers.
- They built a beautiful masjid in the center of town.
- The masjid’s minaret could be seen from miles away.
- Children learn Arabic at the masjid after school.
- The masjid serves as both a place of worship and community center.
- During Ramadan, the masjid hosts nightly iftar meals.