Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Passover

Noun

/ˈpɑːsˌoʊ.vɚ/

Definition

Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

Examples

During Passover, families gather for a festive meal called a Seder.
Many Jews refrain from eating leavened bread during Passover to commemorate the Exodus.

Meaning

The term Passover comes from the Hebrew word ‘Pesach’, which refers to the passing over of the Jewish people during the tenth plague when the firstborns of Egypt were killed.