1. Plural of minaret; tall, slender towers attached to mosques, from which the call to prayer is traditionally announced.
Usage: Typically used in architectural and religious contexts.; Often associated with Islamic architecture.

Examples

• The mosque's four minarets rose gracefully above the city skyline.
• From the minarets, the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer five times daily.
• The ancient minarets of Istanbul are among the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
• Tourists photographed the ornate minarets decorated with intricate tilework.
• The city's skyline was dotted with minarets from dozens of mosques.