dreidel
noun
a four-sided top bearing the Hebrew letters nun, gimel, he, and shin, one on each side, used chiefly in a children's game traditionally played on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
dreidels
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pluralof dreidel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Using blue and white lights or incorporating Jewish symbols like illuminated dreidels or Stars of David allows families to celebrate their traditions while connecting with their neighbors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The blue packaging is decorated with dreidels and the quip: "Enough to last 8 days!*Ok, not an actual guarantee. Oye! Now call your mother."
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2022
For the holiday season, they add wreaths to the miniature trolley line that runs across the space, run the Polar Express train around the tracks and feature cars decked out with dreidels.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2021
Musical menorahs entered the market starting in the 1950s, soon followed by Hanukkah sticker books and gelt-filled dreidels.
From New York Times ● Nov. 26, 2021
It’s the night of the holiday concert, when we sing about Santa and dreidels and Kwanzaa.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
