Mecca

[ mek-uh ]

/ ˈmɛk ə /

noun

Also Mek·ka; Mak·kah

[mak-kuh, -kah] /ˈmæk kə, -kɑ/ . a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in westerm Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam.

(often lowercase) any place that many people visit or hope to visit: The president's birthplace is a mecca for his admirers.

OTHER WORDS FROM Mecca

Meccan, adjective, noun

Words nearby Mecca

mebendazole, mebi-, mec, mecamylamine, mecate, Mecca, Mecca balsam, Meccano, mech., mechan-, mechanic

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Mecca

Mrs. Kouachi works at a nursery and has worn the veil since she made the pilgrimage to Mecca in 2008.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
And an arrow painted on the ground that shows the way to Mecca, for prayers.
9/11 Mastermind Is Afraid of the Ladies|Tim Mak|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The city became a Mecca for hordes of hipsters and creative types as well as young people seeking their fortune in finance.
Eric Garner Was Just a Number to Them|Michael Daly|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The subject is, in fact, Jeff Froth from the rock group Mecca.
The Dark Rock Star Fantasy of Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane|Liza Foreman|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Since the 13th century, Sunni devotes have been traveling to Chinguetti on their way to Mecca.
The Lost Libraries of the Sahara‬|Nina Strochlic|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Each of these is the Mecca of a thousand desires, and faces beam with pleasure when they reappear.
The Vitalized School|Francis B. Pearson
Her father was a very popular minister and his home the Mecca of lovers for miles around.
The Foolish Virgin|Thomas Dixon
Wakoof lands dedicated to the maintenance of holy places at Mecca, or to charitable institutions and sacred sanctuaries.
The Contemporary Review, January 1883|Various
He had a green turban upon his head, which marked him as a Mecca pilgrim.
A Desert Drama|A. Conan Doyle
While he was scorned and derided at Mecca, he was worshipped at Medina.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Mecca

Mecca

Mekka

/ (ˈmɛkə) /

noun

a city in W Saudi Arabia, joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Mohammed; the holiest city of Islam, containing the Kaaba. Pop: 1 529 000 (2005 est)Arabic name: Makkah

(sometimes not capital) a place that attracts many visitorsAthens is a Mecca for tourists

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Mecca (1 of 2)

Mecca

The birthplace of Muhammad, and thus the holiest city for Muslims. Muslims face in the direction of Mecca when they pray, and they are expected to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives. Mecca is in present-day Saudi Arabia.

notes for Mecca

Figuratively, a “mecca” is any place that attracts a great many people, especially for a particular reason: “Vail is a mecca for skiers.”

Cultural definitions for Mecca (2 of 2)

Mecca

City in western Saudi Arabia.

notes for Mecca

As the place where Mohammed the prophet was born in the sixth century, it is the holiest city of Islam and the destination of numerous Muslim pilgrims.

notes for Mecca

A “mecca” is a place that attracts people: “Hollywood is a mecca for would-be actors and actresses.”

单词	mecca
释义	Mecca [ mek-uh ] / ˈmɛk ə / noun Also Mek·ka; Mak·kah [mak-kuh, -kah] /ˈmæk kə, -kɑ/ . a city in and the capital of Hejaz, in westerm Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Muhammad; spiritual center of Islam. (often lowercase) any place that many people visit or hope to visit: The president's birthplace is a mecca for his admirers. OTHER WORDS FROM Mecca Meccan, adjective, noun Words nearby Mecca mebendazole, mebi-, mec, mecamylamine, mecate, Mecca, Mecca balsam, Meccano, mech., mechan-, mechanic Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Mecca Mrs. Kouachi works at a nursery and has worn the veil since she made the pilgrimage to Mecca in 2008. France Mourns—and Hunts\|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST And an arrow painted on the ground that shows the way to Mecca, for prayers. 9/11 Mastermind Is Afraid of the Ladies\|Tim Mak\|December 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The city became a Mecca for hordes of hipsters and creative types as well as young people seeking their fortune in finance. Eric Garner Was Just a Number to Them\|Michael Daly\|December 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The subject is, in fact, Jeff Froth from the rock group Mecca. The Dark Rock Star Fantasy of Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane\|Liza Foreman\|September 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Since the 13th century, Sunni devotes have been traveling to Chinguetti on their way to Mecca. The Lost Libraries of the Sahara‬\|Nina Strochlic\|September 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Each of these is the Mecca of a thousand desires, and faces beam with pleasure when they reappear. The Vitalized School\|Francis B. Pearson Her father was a very popular minister and his home the Mecca of lovers for miles around. The Foolish Virgin\|Thomas Dixon Wakoof lands dedicated to the maintenance of holy places at Mecca, or to charitable institutions and sacred sanctuaries. The Contemporary Review, January 1883\|Various He had a green turban upon his head, which marked him as a Mecca pilgrim. A Desert Drama\|A. Conan Doyle While he was scorned and derided at Mecca, he was worshipped at Medina. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8\|Various British Dictionary definitions for Mecca Mecca Mekka / (ˈmɛkə) / noun a city in W Saudi Arabia, joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia: birthplace of Mohammed; the holiest city of Islam, containing the Kaaba. Pop: 1 529 000 (2005 est)Arabic name: Makkah (sometimes not capital) a place that attracts many visitorsAthens is a Mecca for tourists Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Mecca (1 of 2) Mecca The birthplace of Muhammad, and thus the holiest city for Muslims. Muslims face in the direction of Mecca when they pray, and they are expected to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives. Mecca is in present-day Saudi Arabia. notes for Mecca Figuratively, a “mecca” is any place that attracts a great many people, especially for a particular reason: “Vail is a mecca for skiers.” Cultural definitions for Mecca (2 of 2) Mecca City in western Saudi Arabia. notes for Mecca As the place where Mohammed the prophet was born in the sixth century, it is the holiest city of Islam and the destination of numerous Muslim pilgrims. notes for Mecca A “mecca” is a place that attracts people: “Hollywood is a mecca for would-be actors and actresses.” The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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