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

Stay at least 25 yards, or about two school buses, away from herbivores like moose, elk, deer, and bison. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Look for Wildlife Isle Royale is known for having moose and wolves. —Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026

Loon calls contribute to the trip’s soundtrack, and moose and black bear sightings are a possibility. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026

The singer said wildlife officials in Alaska explained to him the impact grizzly bears can have on moose and caribou populations. —Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 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