Star of David

noun phrase

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)

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Foster wears a Star of David necklace along with one that spells NOA in Hebrew. Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024 There are also options to add special characters like the Star of David, a cross, hearts, and more. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 In the gallery window lay three brooches, all 18-karat-gold replicas of the yellow cloth Star of David that the Nazis made Jews wear, complete with the word Jude in the middle. Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024 But her son was in the art class when the teacher showed students the image of the Star of David being punched through with a fist. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for Star of David 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Star of David was in 1899

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“Star of David.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Star%20of%20David. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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Star of David

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)
: a 6-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism

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