yom tob

noun

variants or yom tov
ˈyȯ|m(ˌ)təv,
ˈyə| sometimes |n(ˌ)t-;
¦yōmˈtōv
plural yomim tobim or yomim tovim
¦yōmə̇mˈtōvə̇m,
yō¦mēmtōˈvēm
: a Jewish holiday or festival

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew yōm ṭōbh, from yōm day + ṭōbh good

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near yom tob

Cite this Entry

“Yom tob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yom%20tob. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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