Seder

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪdər/

Definitions of Seder

noun a Jewish ritual service and ceremonial meal for the first night or first two nights of Passover.

Example Sentences

A1 My family celebrates Passover with a Seder every year.

A2 During the Seder, we read from the Haggadah and eat traditional foods.

B1 The Seder plate contains symbolic foods that represent different aspects of the Passover story.

B2 At the Seder, we recite the Four Questions and drink four cups of wine.

C1 The Seder is a time for reflection and storytelling, connecting us to our history and traditions.

C2 The Seder is a meaningful and important ritual that brings families together to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt.

Examples of Seder in a Sentence

formal The Seder is a traditional Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of Passover.

informal Are you coming to the Seder at my house next week?

slang I heard the Seder at Sara's place is going to be lit.

figurative The Seder symbolizes the journey from slavery to freedom in Jewish tradition.

Grammatical Forms of Seder

• past tense: Sedered
• plural: Seders
• comparative: more Seder
• superlative: most Seder
• present tense: Seders
• future tense: will Seder
• perfect tense: have Sedered
• continuous tense: is Sedering
• singular: Seder
• positive degree: Seder
• infinitive: to Seder
• gerund: Sedering
• participle: Sedered

Origin and Evolution of Seder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'Seder' comes from Hebrew, specifically from the root word 'sdr' meaning 'order' or 'arrangement'. It is used to refer to the ritual meal that marks the beginning of Passover, during which the story of the Exodus from Egypt is retold in a specific order.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Seder' has become synonymous with the Passover meal itself, as well as the specific order of rituals and readings that are followed during the celebration. Its usage has remained closely tied to the Passover holiday and its traditions.