Adar

noun

ä-ˈdär 

ˈä-

: the 6th month of the civil year or the 12th month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

Examples of Adar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thirteen years ago, on the morning of Rosh Chodesh Adar, I was detained at the Kotel. — Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026

Produced by Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta, the series follows two couples whose lives are thrown into upheaval when their spouses are drawn into an all-consuming relationship, forcing each to choose between duty and desire. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026

Jews have entered the month of Adar, during which Purim takes place, celebrating the overturning of evil decrees. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026

And Jewish worshippers were celebrating the first day of the month of Adar, in which the holiday of Purim is recognized. — Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026

Brewing Trouble is a seven-part, 35-minute episode series from Adar Meirom and Omri Amit. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Hebrew Ădhār

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Adar

• Adar Rishon
• Adar Sheni

Rhymes for Adar

• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar
• crossbar