Delilah
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) Samson's mistress, who betrayed him to the Philistines.
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a seductive and treacherous woman.
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a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “delicate.”
noun
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Samson's Philistine mistress, who deprived him of his strength by cutting off his hair (Judges 16:4–22)
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a voluptuous and treacherous woman; temptress
Example Sentences
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One late night, I tearfully vowed to Delilah we would never adopt a senior dog again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cosmo and Hook, thank you for gracing Delilah and me with the last part of your long lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Delilah said after she set the till for the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“So insurance had to cover all the disasters that happened with the fires,” Delilah replied.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Delilah spins the ring and the emerald points directly at her; not even the slightest bit favoring her shoulder or other patrons.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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