bris
4 synonyms for bris, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The Jewish ritual of circumcising a baby boy, along with the ceremony held to mark it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Berit
Brith
Briss
Berith
Etymology
From Yiddish, ultimately from Hebrew brit, meaning "covenant" — the ceremony marks the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
Full origin of bris →Frequently asked questions
What does “bris” mean?
The word “bris” means the Jewish ritual of circumcising a baby boy, along with the ceremony held to mark it. In plain terms, the Jewish circumcision ceremony performed on a baby boy, usually on the eighth day after birth.
How do you pronounce “bris”?
“Bris” is pronounced brihs (/bɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bris” in a sentence?
Here is “bris” used in a sentence: “Family and friends gathered for the baby's bris.”
What part of speech is “bris”?
“Bris” is a noun.
Where does the word “bris” come from?
The word “bris” comes from Hebrew. From Yiddish, ultimately from Hebrew brit, meaning "covenant" — the ceremony marks the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
