Star of David

noun phrase

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

Examples of Star of David in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The third contested work—a depiction of a fighter pilot commanding a craft bearing the Star of David by Royal Academician Michael Sandle—remained in place. News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2024 Adolf Hitler conceived the pink triangle during World War II as a stigma placed on homosexuals in the same way the Star of David was used against Jews. Erika W. Smith, refinery29.com, 29 Feb. 2024 Wearing a Star of David necklace or a yarmulke today feels exactly the same to me as hanging a rainbow flag or sporting a Pride pin. Rachael Fried, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024 His grave is now correctly marked with a Star of David. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Star of David 

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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 22 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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