menorah
/mɪˈnɔːɹə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a special candle holder with nine branches, used in the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We light one candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah.”
“My neighbor put a beautiful menorah in her window for the holiday.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.
Related Words
Synonyms:
candelabrumcandle holder
Word Family:
menorahs