Star of David

noun phrase

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)

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The daughter of one of those killed in the Bondi attacks said that a year earlier she was verbally abused while carrying her baby in a Sydney shopping mall by a man who spotted her Star of David necklace. ABC News, 4 May 2026 Standing behind the counter of Sulam’s Kosher Food Store, Hur, 32, produces his Star of David necklace from underneath his sweatshirt. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 1 May 2026 The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County created a float for the parade, featuring the word love in big letters with a Star of David. Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 The verbal confrontation began after the group saw the student’s Star of David necklace, according to the DOJ. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Star of David

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Star of David was in 1899

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“Star of David.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Star%20of%20David. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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Star of David

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)
: a 6-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism

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