noun
manna
MA-nuh
Manna (noun) means In the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert. Example: “According to Exodus, manna fell from the sky each morning.”
noun
1
In the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert.
"According to Exodus, manna fell from the sky each morning."
2
Something unexpected and welcome, especially good fortune that arrives without effort.
"The tax refund felt like manna from heaven after such a tight month."
How to use manna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn unexpected windfall or stroke of good fortune, from the biblical story of miraculous food.
Common pairings
manna from heaven
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Etymology
Traced back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew man, the name of the biblical food.
Synonyms
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miraculous food
manna from heaven
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What does “manna” mean?
The word “manna” means in the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert. In plain terms, an unexpected windfall or stroke of good fortune, from the biblical story of miraculous food.
How do you pronounce “manna”?
“Manna” is pronounced MA-nuh (/ˈmænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “manna” in a sentence?
Here is “manna” used in a sentence: “According to Exodus, manna fell from the sky each morning.”
What part of speech is “manna”?
“Manna” is a noun.
Where does the word “manna” come from?
The word “manna” comes from Latin. Traced back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew man, the name of the biblical food.
How many meanings does “manna” have?
“Manna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the Bible, the food that miraculously appeared to feed the Israelites in the desert.
