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• omer
  omer

  noun

  a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
• Omer
  Omer

  noun

  Judaism a period of seven weeks extending from the second day of Passover to the first day of Shavuoth, and observed as a period of semimourning

omer

American  

[oh-mer, aw-mer, oh-mer] / ˈoʊ mər, ɔˈmɛr, ˈoʊ mɛr /

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.

2. (usually initial capital letter) the period of 49 days extending from the second day of Passover to the first day of Shavuoth.

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Omer ¹ British  

/ ˈəʊmə /

noun

1. Judaism a period of seven weeks extending from the second day of Passover to the first day of Shavuoth, and observed as a period of semimourning

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omer ² British  

/ ˈəʊmə /

noun

1. an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to one tenth of an ephah

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Etymology

Origin of omer

From the Hebrew word ʿōmer

Example Sentences

“As demand grows in our evolving economy, we will continue building on our long track record of delivering cust omer savings and supporting families facing financial hardships,” a spokesperson said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Washington tied it 4-4 when Yadiel Hernandez opened the sixth inning with his sixth omer of the season off reliever Brent Suter.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2021

The omer or “wave sheaf” at the Passover, and the two wave loaves, at Pentecost, were to be made from grain grown in the field during the Sabbatical year.

From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius

And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot and put an omer full of manna therein, and lay it up before the Lord to be kept for your generations.

From The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge by Morgan, William

Verse 36 must have been written when the omer had become obsolete as a measure amongst the Jews, or the verse would be unnecessary.

From The Bible: what it is by Bradlaugh, Charles