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Definition of yom

yom

/joʊm/
yom

Plural:yamim
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yom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A day (primarily used in Jewish contexts to refer to a religious or historical day of significance).

Example

"The community gathered to reflect upon the solemnity of the yom."

Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'yom' is rarely used as a standalone noun and is almost exclusively encountered within proper nouns designating Jewish holidays, such as Yom Kippur or Yom HaShoah.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew יוֹם (yōm), meaning 'day'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yom
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