noun
hookah
HUU-kuh
Hookah (noun) means a water pipe with a long flexible tube, traditionally used for smoking flavoured tobacco. Example: “They spent the evening at a lounge sharing a hookah.”
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A water pipe with a long flexible tube, traditionally used for smoking flavoured tobacco.
"But Dubai is resilient, at least when it comes to partying. “Everyone just went back to their hookah and food a minute later,” said Babayan."
— Alaina Demopoulos, Dubai influencers’ lives of luxury interrupted by Iran strikes: ‘The image of safety has been shattered’ (2026)
"They spent the evening at a lounge sharing a hookah."
How to use hookah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional water pipe for smoking flavoured tobacco.
Common pairings
smoke a hookah
hookah lounge
hookah pipe
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- hookahs
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Etymology
From Hindustani huqqā, ultimately from Arabic ḥuqqa, meaning "pot" or "jar."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hookah” mean?
The word “hookah” means a water pipe with a long flexible tube, traditionally used for smoking flavoured tobacco. In plain terms, a traditional water pipe for smoking flavoured tobacco.
How do you pronounce “hookah”?
“Hookah” is pronounced HUU-kuh (/ˈhu.kə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hookah” in a sentence?
Here is “hookah” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening at a lounge sharing a hookah.”
What part of speech is “hookah”?
“Hookah” is a noun.
Where does the word “hookah” come from?
The word “hookah” comes from Arabic. From Hindustani huqqā, ultimately from Arabic ḥuqqa, meaning "pot" or "jar.".
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