Passover

1 of 2

noun

Pass·over ˈpas-ˌō-vər

: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt

pass over

2 of 2

verb

passed over; passing over; passes over

transitive verb

: to ignore in passing

: to pay no attention to the claims of : disregard

Examples of Passover in a Sentence

Verb you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.

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Noun

By spring, pro-Palestinian students at dozens of colleges across the U.S. had occupied buildings and held Passover Seders in tent encampments to urge divestment from arms manufacturers and Israeli corporations. —

E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024 These Seders are just one example of the powerful allyship of those at the encampments welcoming the Seder, and Jewish Americans choosing to honor Passover at the encampments. —

Iman Jodeh, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024

Verb

While Mingo might be passed over by Legette in the starting lineup, the former Ole Miss standout can still be a meaningful piece of the offense as the first receiver off the bench. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024 Despite being passed over for a promotion and moved off his primary position, Luciano’s stock hasn’t taken a hit in the Giants’ eyes. —

Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Passover

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

from the exemption of the Israelites from the slaughter of the firstborn in Egypt (Exodus 12:23–27)

First Known Use

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Passover was in the 14th century

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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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Passover

1 of 2 noun

Pass·over ˈpas-ˌō-vər

: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt

pass over

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər

: to ignore in passing

: to pay no attention to

Etymology

Noun

so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt

Last Updated: 10 Jul 2024 - Updated example sentences

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