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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“I just want someone who tells us where our taxes are going and treats this country like a business, and we’re not wasting money,” Delilah said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“And we don’t know if this is a performance,” Nino added, drawing a playful gasp from Delilah.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Delilah Navarro and Kayla Gutierrez each had four hits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Delilah soon improved after being given treatment, and Ashleigh remembers her daughter being more like her usual self within hours of taking IVIG.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 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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