Search Dictionary
Definition of challah

challah

/ˈhɑː.lə/
chal · lah
Plural:challahs
JUMP TO:

challah Lexical Profile

challah Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rich, slightly sweet, typically braided bread made with eggs, eaten in Jewish tradition on the Sabbath and major holidays.

Example

"She baked two golden loaves of braided challah for Friday evening's Sabbath dinner."

2

In Jewish religious law, a small portion of dough separated from a batch of bread before baking, historically given as an offering to the priests and today burned or discarded.

Example

"Before shaping the loaves, the baker recited the blessing and separated the ritual portion of challah from the dough."

• Rhymes for challah

• Nearby Words

chalkmark
chalkrail
chalky
challah
challenge
challengeable
challenged

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Yiddish khale from Hebrew ḥallāh, denoting a cake or loaf of bread, originally referring to the biblical portion of dough set aside as a priestly offering.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Challah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/challah
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.