Shem
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Shem
From Late Latin Sem, from Greek Sḗm, from Hebrew Shēm, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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“Bring them back!” shouted Omer Shem Tov, a hostage freed in a previous prisoner exchange with Hamas.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025
Separately, at Nuseirat in central Gaza, Mr Shem Tov, 22, Mr Cohen, 27, and Mr Wenkert, 23, were freed in another public show by Hamas.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025
Shelly Shem Tov, the mother of Omer, 21, who is held captive, told Israeli Army Radio of her son’s chances of being freed in an emerging deal.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024
"I'm excited for the families who today are going to hug their loved ones," Shelly Shem Tov, the mother of Omer Shem Tov, 21, said in an interview with Israel's Channel 12.
From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023
He jokes that it goes all the way back to Shem.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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