matzah

noun

mat·​zah
variants or less commonly matza
ˈmätsə
plural matzoth -(ˌ)tsōt(h) How to pronounce matzah (audio)
-ōs
or matzahs
-tsəz,
-əs
or matzot
-(ˌ)tsōt,
-ōs
also matzas
: matzo

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew maṣṣāh

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near matzah

Cite this Entry

“Matzah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matzah. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!