shalom

interjection

sha·​lom shä-ˈlōm How to pronounce shalom (audio)
shə-
variants or less commonly sholom
used as a Jewish greeting and farewell

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew shālōm peace

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shalom was in 1904

Dictionary Entries Near shalom

Cite this Entry

“Shalom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shalom. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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