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Definition of matzo

matzo

/ˈmɑːtsoʊ/
mat · zo
Plural:matzos
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• noun

1

A brittle, flat piece of unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jewish people during the festival of Passover.

Example

"During the Passover Seder, the family shared a piece of matzo to remember the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt."

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• Rhymes for matzo

• Nearby Words

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mattock
mattress
matzo
maul
maullin
mauna kea

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish 'matse', which derives from the Hebrew word 'matzah', meaning 'unleavened bread'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matzo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matzo
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