Meaning
A pulpit in a mosque from which the leader of prayers delivers the khutbah.
Etymology
Origin: Arabic
From Classical Arabic مِنْبَر (minbar), from نَبَرَ (nabara, “raise”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2026.