noun
Uncommon
Jericho
JEH-rih-koh
Jericho (noun) means an ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous from the Biblical story of its walls falling. Example: “Archaeologists have excavated layers of settlement at Jericho going back thousands of years.”
noun
1
An ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous from the Biblical story of its walls falling.
"Archaeologists have excavated layers of settlement at Jericho going back thousands of years."
2
Figuratively, a hidden or secluded place, from a Biblical reference to someone waiting there out of sight.
"He holed up in a Jericho of his own until the scandal blew over."
How to use Jericho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous ancient city, or (rarely) a hideaway.
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Etymology
From the ancient city's name, traced through Greek and Hebrew back to a Biblical Hebrew place-name.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Jericho” mean?
The word “Jericho” means an ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous from the Biblical story of its walls falling. In plain terms, a famous ancient city, or (rarely) a hideaway.
How do you pronounce “Jericho”?
“Jericho” is pronounced JEH-rih-koh (/ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jericho” in a sentence?
Here is “Jericho” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists have excavated layers of settlement at Jericho going back thousands of years.”
What part of speech is “Jericho”?
“Jericho” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jericho” come from?
The word “Jericho” comes from Hebrew. From the ancient city's name, traced through Greek and Hebrew back to a Biblical Hebrew place-name.
Is “Jericho” a common word?
“Jericho” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jericho” have?
“Jericho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, famous from the Biblical story of its walls falling.
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