Hebron

American  

[hee-bruhn, heb-ruhn] / ˈhi brən, ˈhɛb rən /

noun

1. an ancient city of Palestine, formerly in west Jordan; occupied by Israel 1967–97; since 1997 mostly under Palestinian self-rule.

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Hebron British  

/ ˈhiː-, ˈhɛbrɒn /

noun

1. Arabic name: El Khalil.  a city in the West Bank: famous for the Haram, which includes the cenotaphs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Pop: 168 000 (2005 est)

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Etymology

Origin of Hebron

First recorded in 1550–70; from Hebrew Ḥebhrōn

Example Sentences

In Hebron, he is to participate in a podcast interview at 4 p.m. and to deliver remarks on the economy in Kentucky at 4:30 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

"We are living the ugly truth that we are not protected," said Hebron mayor, al-Sharabati.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The farm-equipment manufacturer said Tuesday the facilities include a distribution center near Hebron, Ind. and an excavator factory in Kernersville, N.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

We all become more prone to isolation as we get older, and census data suggests that the median age of Hebron residents is over 45, and the town has many seniors.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

But what I thought might inner-rest y’all right now, she rode to the Hebron cemetery both times in this very wagon.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns