Passover

1 of 2

noun

Pass·​over ˈpas-ˌō-vər How to pronounce Passover (audio)
: 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

1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to the claims of : disregard

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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
As America’s Jewish spouse of a vice president, Emhoff led Passover celebrations at the White House and espoused support for Israel. —Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024 In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel. —Atalia Omer, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Verb
Unlike many other employees who bring discrimination cases, Hamby wasn’t fired, denied a raise, passed over for a promotion, downgraded in influence or exiled to another company office. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024 But on the second play of his second series, Bennett’s pass over the middle was intercepted by safety Marquese Bell. —Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 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

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

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Passover

1 of 2 noun
Pass·​over ˈpas-ˌō-vər How to pronounce Passover (audio)
: 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
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: 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

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