Matzo

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːtsoʊ/

Definitions of matzo

noun unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jews during Passover

Example Sentences

A1 Matzo is a type of unleavened bread traditionally eaten during Passover.

A2 I bought some matzo at the grocery store to make matzo ball soup.

B1 The matzo used in the Seder meal must be made under strict supervision.

B2 My grandmother's matzo recipe has been passed down through generations.

C1 The bakery specializes in making artisanal matzo with unique flavors.

C2 During Passover, the tradition of eating matzo symbolizes the haste in which the Israelites left Egypt.

Examples of matzo in a Sentence

formal During Passover, Jewish people often eat matzo as a substitute for bread.

informal Hey, want to come over for dinner? I'm making matzo ball soup tonight.

slang I can't get enough of my grandma's matzo brei - it's the bomb!

figurative The chef's creativity in incorporating matzo into the dish was truly groundbreaking.

Grammatical Forms of matzo

• past tense: munched
• plural: matzos
• comparative: more matzo
• superlative: most matzo
• present tense: munches
• future tense: will munch
• perfect tense: has munched
• continuous tense: is munching
• singular: matzo
• positive degree: matzo
• infinitive: to munch
• gerund: munching
• participle: munched

Origin and Evolution of matzo

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'matzo' comes from the Hebrew word 'matzah' which means unleavened bread.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of Jewish religious practices, matzo has evolved to be commonly used in reference to unleavened bread in general, regardless of religious affiliation.