Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manna
noun
/ˈmænə/
Definition
Manna refers to a type of food that is miraculously provided by a higher power or nature, often associated with sustenance during difficult times.
Examples
- The survivors of the storm described the supplies delivered to them as manna from heaven.
- During the long winter months, books and music became manna for her lonely soul.
- The unexpected scholarship was like manna, allowing him to pursue his dreams of education.
Meaning
In a broader sense, manna can also mean any unexpected benefit or blessing that appears when it is most needed.
Synonyms
- blessing
- gift
- sustenance
- provision
