Star of David

noun phrase

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

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My Hip-Hop Star of David A 40th-birthday gift from Isaac Mizrahi, who designed it. Kim Hastreiter, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025 Years later its students, fascinated by the Star of David and other Jewish icons that were part of the building’s architecture, mounted an exhibition of their community’s Jewish origins. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 The group was protesting the expulsions of two students who interrupted an Israeli history class with flyers that depicted a trampling of the Star of David, a Jewish symbol. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025 In addition, a pair of stud-style earrings are listed at $275, and a sterling silver Star of David pendant at $300. Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Star of David

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2025.

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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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