hookah

noun

hoo·​kah ˈhu̇-kə How to pronounce hookah (audio) ˈhü- How to pronounce hookah (audio)

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The resulting law, sponsored by Sen. David Farnsworth (R-Mesa), applies to cigarettes, cigars, all tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and related paraphernalia such as hookahs and water pipes. Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025 The nightclub touts a patio, music, hookah, food and Caribbean vibes on its social media sites. Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025 Taste of the City Lounge serves Caribbean fusion cuisine and has a full bar with hookahs, DJs and live music. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025 The rooftop has plenty of cushioned seating under misters, several bars and a hookah menu with more flavors than a Baskin-Robbins. The Know, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hookah

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥuqqa bottle of a water pipe

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hookah was in 1763

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“Hookah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hookah. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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