Star of David

American

noun

a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.

Star of David British

noun

Also called: Magen David. an emblem symbolizing Judaism and consisting of a six-pointed star formed by superimposing one inverted equilateral triangle upon another of equal size

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"I have no clue if it's something that I should be verbal about or completely hide," he said, wearing a Star of David necklace.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

"And now, I don't want to wear my Star of David."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Two women buzzed by, one, wearing a Star of David necklace, saying, “I was helping you out with my social media for free because my life depended on it!”

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

“When I was teaching, I had never worn a Jewish Star of David necklace before. I do every day now,” David said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024

Mamá lets go of me and reaches up to unfasten her gold necklace with the small Star of David on it.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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