sukkot

/suːˈkɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A week-long Jewish holiday that commemorates the protection of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness, typically celebrated by building a sukkah, a temporary outdoor structure.

“During the holiday of Sukkot, we will be building a sukkah in our backyard.”

Synonyms

  • Feast of Tabernacles
  • Jewish holiday

Antonyms

  • Shabbat
  • Yom Kippur