Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dreidel
noun
ˈdreɪdəl
Definition
A traditional spinning top used in a game played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Examples
- During Hanukkah, children gather around to play with a dreidel and win chocolate coins.
- We learned how to play the dreidel game with our family during the festival.
Meaning
The dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, each side marked with a Hebrew letter. It is used in a popular children’s game to celebrate Hanukkah.
Synonyms
- spinning top
- gimble
