[pɛˈsax] or [pɛˈsaχ]

Definitions

1. noun

a Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt; also known as Passover

“The family observed the traditional Pesach seder on Friday evening.”

2. noun

a spring or festival in the month of Nisan; usually the first night of the holiday, when the Seder is held

“They made plans to attend the Pesach celebration with friends and family.”

3. proper noun

the Hebrew name for the Passover holiday, or the spring festival of liberation

“Pesach is a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar.”