Star of David

American

noun

a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.

Star of David British

noun

Also called: Magen David. an emblem symbolizing Judaism and consisting of a six-pointed star formed by superimposing one inverted equilateral triangle upon another of equal size

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Until recently, Amanda, 47, always openly wore a Star of David pendant around her neck.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"I have no clue if it's something that I should be verbal about or completely hide," he said, wearing a Star of David necklace.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

In music, we meet Louis Armstrong, who as a boy worked and stayed with a Jewish family, and wore a Star of David, and his manager Joe Glaser.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Two women buzzed by, one, wearing a Star of David necklace, saying, “I was helping you out with my social media for free because my life depended on it!”

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

Dry blood caked the brass Star of David pendant he wore around his neck.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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