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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
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City records show that decades ago, in the course of repairs after the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, at least one minaret was removed.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Massive windows frame cinematic views of the neighborhood’s rooftops and minarets, bringing in tons of natural light.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 May 2026
Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases.
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Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
The mosque is blackened and burned, the minaret split in two.
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Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Massive windows frame cinematic views of the neighborhood’s rooftops and minarets, bringing in tons of natural light.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 May 2026
Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases.
—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
The mosque is blackened and burned, the minaret split in two.
—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for minaret
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“Minaret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minaret. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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
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