noun

seder

SAY-duh

Seder (noun) means the ceremonial meal held on the first night or two of Passover, following a set order of readings and rituals. Example: “The family gathers every year to hold the Seder together.”

noun

The ceremonial meal held on the first night or two of Passover, following a set order of readings and rituals.

"The family gathers every year to hold the Seder together."

How to use seder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe traditional Jewish Passover meal, following a set ritual order.

Common pairings

hold a Seder Passover Seder Seder plate

Word forms

seders plural, sedarim plural, sidarim plural, siddarim plural, Seders plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew seder, meaning "order," reflecting the fixed sequence of the meal's rituals.

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for seder

Peder bleeder Schroeder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seder” mean?

The word “seder” means the ceremonial meal held on the first night or two of Passover, following a set order of readings and rituals. In plain terms, the traditional Jewish Passover meal, following a set ritual order.

How do you pronounce “seder”?

“Seder” is pronounced SAY-duh (/ˈseɪdɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “seder” in a sentence?

Here is “seder” used in a sentence: “The family gathers every year to hold the Seder together.”

What part of speech is “seder”?

“Seder” is a noun.

Where does the word “seder” come from?

The word “seder” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew seder, meaning "order," reflecting the fixed sequence of the meal's rituals.

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