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

capitalized [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

Wandering through Gdańsk's scenic streets, visitors can discover Santa’s corner, the artistic nook, the famous moose Lucek’s hideaway and a Venetian carousel. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

This adorable Griswold moose mug stands less than 5 inches tall and holds six ounces of their favorite holiday drink. —Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024

Rustic decor includes a moose antler chandelier and a wooden canoe hung from the rafters, while huge windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through, and glass doors on either side of the fireplace lead to a spacious terrace with sweeping views over the rolling mountains. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024

Two years into the study, the agency started asking deer, elk, and moose hunters to share their moose sightings in annual post-hunt surveys. —Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

of Algonquian origin; akin to Massachusett moos moose

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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.