noun
menorah
mih-NAW-ruh
Menorah (noun) means a ceremonial candelabrum with seven branches, historically used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. Example: “A golden menorah is a recurring symbol in Jewish tradition and art.”
noun
1
A ceremonial candelabrum with seven branches, historically used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
"A golden menorah is a recurring symbol in Jewish tradition and art."
2
A nine-branched candelabrum lit during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
"A far-right Polish MP has extinguished candles on a menorah lit for Hanukah in Poland’s parliament, disrupting proceedings before a planned vote of confidence in the new government."
— Shaun Walker, Far-right Polish MP uses fire extinguisher to put out Hanukah candles (2023)
"The family lit one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah."
How to use menorah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA multi-branched Jewish candle-holder, used either in ancient Temple worship or, in its nine-branch form, at Hanukkah.
Common pairings
light the menorah
Hanukkah menorah
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Word forms
- Plural
- menoroth, menorot, menorahs
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew menorah ("lamp stand"), from a Semitic root meaning "light" — the same root behind the word "minaret."
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What does “menorah” mean?
The word “menorah” means a ceremonial candelabrum with seven branches, historically used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. In plain terms, a multi-branched Jewish candle-holder, used either in ancient Temple worship or, in its nine-branch form, at Hanukkah.
How do you pronounce “menorah”?
“Menorah” is pronounced mih-NAW-ruh (/mɪˈnɔːɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “menorah” in a sentence?
Here is “menorah” used in a sentence: “A golden menorah is a recurring symbol in Jewish tradition and art.”
What part of speech is “menorah”?
“Menorah” is a noun.
Where does the word “menorah” come from?
The word “menorah” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew menorah ("lamp stand"), from a Semitic root meaning "light" — the same root behind the word "minaret.".
How many meanings does “menorah” have?
“Menorah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ceremonial candelabrum with seven branches, historically used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
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