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menorah Synonyms
Another word for menorah
Choosing another word for menorah depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, consisting of eight main candleholders and a slightly separated helper candle known as the shamash.
Usage Example
"Every evening during the festival, the family gathered by the window to light another candle on the silver hanukkiah."
Strongest
hanukkiah
Strong
candelabrum
• noun (Context 2)
A traditional seven-branched lampstand used in ancient Jewish worship, particularly in the biblical Tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem, functioning as a primary symbol of Judaism.
Usage Example
"The Arch of Titus in Rome features a famous relief carving that depicts Roman soldiers carrying away the golden lampstand from the Second Temple."
Strong
lampstand
candelabrum
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Menorah. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/menorah