Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yom
noun
/jɔm/
Definition
A day, especially in the context of a specific or significant day in Jewish tradition.
Examples
- Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement.
- On Yom Tov, it is customary to have festive meals with family.
Meaning
In Hebrew, ‘yom’ literally means ‘day’. It is often used in various religious and cultural contexts to denote significant days, such as holidays or periods of observance.
Synonyms
- day
- period
