noun
Hanukkah
HA-nuh-kuh
noun
1
The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.
"Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah."
"Many families exchange small gifts throughout Hanukkah."
How to Use Hanukkah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Jewish festival of lights, celebrated by lighting a menorah over eight nights.
Common pairings
celebrate Hanukkah
the Hanukkah menorah
happy Hanukkah
Word Forms
Hanukkahs plural
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Etymology
From Hebrew ḥanukkah, meaning "dedication" or "consecration."