havdalah

noun

hav·​da·​lah ˌhäv-də-ˈlä  häv-ˈdȯ-lə 

variants or less commonly habdalah, often Havdalah

: a Jewish ceremony marking the close of a Sabbath or holy day

Examples of havdalah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The family-friendly celebration will include a havdalah service, menorah lighting, the Hanukkah story and seasonal songs. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, 14 Dec. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew habhdālāh separation

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for havdalah

• cabala
• corolla
• impala
• kabbalah
• kamala
• koala
• masala
• oglala
• allah
• bala
• cala
• cholla