Star of David

noun phrase

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd 

: magen david

Examples of Star of David in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawings that included a Star of David covered the walls — apparent traces left by the soldiers who had stayed there. — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online. — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

The pattern of harassment was so severe that the student stopped wearing his Star of David necklace, according to the ADL. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

The flag itself was purple and resembled the flag of Israel, with stripes above and below a Star of David in the center. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Star of David

• safavid

Kids Definition

Star of David

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd 

: a 6-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism