passover
/ˈpæsˌoʊvər/
noun
- A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, lasting seven or eight days.
- During Passover, Jewish people eat matzah instead of bread.
- Our family gathers every year to celebrate Passover with a special meal called a Seder.
- The story of Passover is told in the book of Exodus.