Star of David

noun phrase

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)

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His outsider status as a hunchback is instead a costume that presumably serves as scarlet letter or Star of David. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 In San Francisco, Jewish Pride participants have faced harassment for carrying symbols like the Star of David. Rabbi Andrew Oberstein, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025 December 2, 2022: Ye tweets a photo of a swastika inside of a Star of David, andElon Musk confirms that Ye’s account will be suspended for incitement of violence. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025 Kane is dressed in a knee-length skirt and matching jacket, a Star of David pendant affixed to her lapel. Malina Saval, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Star of David

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Star of David was in 1899

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“Star of David.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Star%20of%20David. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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Star of David

Star of Da·​vid -ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Star of David (audio)
: a 6-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism

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