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 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 Ferbert said during a news conference Monday that the hookah lounge had become known for late-night parties that often ended in fights or loud, drunken crowds in the parking lot, causing issues in the community. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025 The restaurant combines bold Mediterranean flavors with premium hookah, an eclectic cocktail list, and an evening-to-early-morning vibe driven by progressive music and lighting changes. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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