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huppah

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhʊpə/

KK: /hʊpə/

noun
Definition

A canopy under which a Jewish couple stands during their wedding ceremony, symbolizing their new home together.


Example

The couple stood beneath the huppah as they exchanged their vows.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the beautiful huppah they set up for the wedding?
Sloth B
Yes, it looked so stunning against the backdrop of the garden.
Sloth A
I love how they decorated the huppah with flowers and fabric.
Sloth B
It really added a special touch to the ceremony.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
canopy
pavilion
tent
Antonyms
Root Explanation

Huppah originates from Hebrew 'chuppah' (חופה), meaning a covering or canopy. In Jewish tradition, it refers to the canopy under which a couple stands during their wedding ceremony, symbolizing their new home together.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful canopy ('chuppah') that symbolizes a couple's new home together during their wedding ceremony.

Visually Confused Words
hupa
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