Star of David

noun phrase

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

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Think a blue, white, and silver palette, Star of David ornaments, and dreidels. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 This discovery, along with other signs like a Star of David engraved next to a cross on the town’s war memorial and the presence of the building that once housed the B’nai Israel synagogue downtown, hinted at Lancaster’s former Jewish community. Austin Reid, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 That comment also drew criticism from people who consider the intertwining of the Star of David and the swastika vile, espcially considering Jewish people were forced to wear identifiers such as armbands, or badges, in the shape of the Star of David under the Nazi regime. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024 Ajax, the Netherlands’ most successful team, has historically drawn fans from Amsterdam’s Jewish community, and supporters sometimes carry Star of David flags to matches. Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 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 25 Dec. 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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