matzo

noun

mat·​zo ˈmät-sə 

 also  -(ˌ)sō

variants or matzoh

plural matzoth ˈmät-ˌsōt 

-ˌsōth,

-sōs

or matzos or matzohs ˈmät-səz 

-səs,

 also  -ˌsōz

1

: unleavened bread eaten especially at the Passover

2

: a wafer of matzo

Examples of matzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let your matzo mix sit in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Manischewitz will also create limited edition matzo boxes with Retzlaff’s likeness. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024

Manischewitz, which was founded in 1888, makes kosher products, including matzo, macaroons and wine. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024

Sometimes parents hide the piece of matzo, and children search for it. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish matse, from Hebrew maṣṣāh

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing matzo

• matzo ball
• matzo meal

Kids Definition

matzo

noun

mat·​zo

variants or matzoh

ˈmät-sə 

-ˌsō

plural matzoth -ˌsōth 

-ˌsōt,

-sōs

or matzos or matzohs -səz 

-səs,

-ˌsōz

: unleavened bread eaten at the Passover