menorah
noun
a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues).
menorahs
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pluralof menorah.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The learning-center displays, for example, are often entrancing, particularly a 50-foot glass vitrine featuring a stunning array of more than 130 menorahs from around the globe, dating back to the first millennium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
She called her pastor, Keith Torney, and asked if the children in Sunday school could draw menorahs and display them in their windows in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
We lighted the menorahs in our windows and doorways for the holiday’s eight nights, keeping the tradition simple and understated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The lighting of menorahs in city streets and parks has become more prominent in recent years in countries around the world, including in front of public landmarks.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Christmas trees and menorahs were displayed in the windows of many apartments.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
