hookah

noun

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

Examples of hookah in a Sentence

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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 Attendees will experience the sounds, sights and aromas of the French Quarter via beer tents, multiple bands in four areas, food and street entertainment, a hookah alley and local art. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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