Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BC, observed for eight days and nights, usually in November or December.

“The family decorated their menorah and prepared for the first night of Chanukah.”

2. proper noun

The Hebrew word for Chanukah.

“In Hebrew, the word for Chanukah is ‘Chanukah’.”

3. verb

To celebrate or observe the festival of Chanukah.

“They will be chanukahing at their synagogue this year.”