proper noun
Uncommon
Passover
PAHS-oh-vuh
Passover (proper noun) means the Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. Example: “The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal.”
proper noun
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The Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
"The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal."
How to use Passover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Jewish holiday marking the Exodus story, when God is said to have "passed over" Israelite homes during the final plague on Egypt.
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Etymology
A translation of the Hebrew word pesakh, coined by the English Bible translator William Tyndale in his 1530 rendering of Exodus.
Class of 1530
Passover joined the language around 1530.
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Rhymes for Passover
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What does “Passover” mean?
The word “Passover” means the Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. In plain terms, a major Jewish holiday marking the Exodus story, when God is said to have "passed over" Israelite homes during the final plague on Egypt.
How do you pronounce “Passover”?
“Passover” is pronounced PAHS-oh-vuh (/ˈpæsˌoʊvəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Passover” in a sentence?
Here is “Passover” used in a sentence: “The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal.”
What part of speech is “Passover”?
“Passover” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Passover” come from?
The word “Passover” dates back to around 1530 and comes from Hebrew. A translation of the Hebrew word pesakh, coined by the English Bible translator William Tyndale in his 1530 rendering of Exodus.
Is “Passover” a common word?
“Passover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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