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
At some point, Shem Rivera, 26, a worship leader and a founder walked up to 18-year-old Noah Moon on the dance floor, and asked him how he had heard about The Cove.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
"The emotions are mixed emotions," said Shelly Shem Tov, the mother Omer Shem Tov, 21, who had attended an outdoor dance festival that was targeted in the attack, and was among those taken hostage.
From Reuters ● Nov. 24, 2023
Shelly Shem Tov, whose 21-year-old son, Omer, is among the captives, called out to Netanyahu.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
The tribes of Ham, Shem, and Japheth all together.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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