Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
Synonyms
Examples of Passover in a Sentence
Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
Recent Examples on the Web
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During Passover many avoid rice and other grains; but quinoa, which has a grain-like texture, is actually a grass, and is suitable for Passover menus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
For many American Jews, Passover seder means one thing: tradition (cue music from Fiddler).
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
The remaining potato mixture is smoothed on top of that, and then sprinkled with either matzoh meal (for Passover) or breadcrumbs (for any other occasion), which have been tossed with a bit of oil.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent years, when Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover overlapped, police raids on Al-Aqsa sparked further conflict, with militants in Gaza and Lebanon firing rockets at Israel.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
During Passover, be sure to check that the matzo is Kosher for Passover.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2024, Passover begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends after nightfall on April 30.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
State significance The presidential primary in Rhode Island, typically held on the fourth Tuesday in April, was moved from April 23 to April 2 to avoid occurring during Passover.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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People in New York City gathered to watch as the solar eclipse passed over the Northeast on April 8.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
As the shadow passed over Lake Champlain, daytime paused as the world turned to darkness.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
The National Weather Service says the eclipse will start in Texas on Monday afternoon and travel across the country, passing over several states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
The solar eclipse is slated for Monday, April 8, passing over parts of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
The titles in this 53-minute, 15-song eclipse playlist create a story in itself, marking the timeline of an eclipse from its initial move into the sky to the moment that the moon passes over the sun and shrouds the ground in darkness to when the eclipse passes and sunshine streams through again.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
San Marcos swarmed Bremer, who popped a pass over them to a cutting Herzberg.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
Armstrong also dodged disaster when safety Jayden Johnson read a quick pass over the middle and caused a collision that could have ended badly but did not.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Such discussions, Twitty says, are integral to the spirit of Passover.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During Passover many avoid rice and other grains; but quinoa, which has a grain-like texture, is actually a grass, and is suitable for Passover menus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
For many American Jews, Passover seder means one thing: tradition (cue music from Fiddler).
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
The remaining potato mixture is smoothed on top of that, and then sprinkled with either matzoh meal (for Passover) or breadcrumbs (for any other occasion), which have been tossed with a bit of oil.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent years, when Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover overlapped, police raids on Al-Aqsa sparked further conflict, with militants in Gaza and Lebanon firing rockets at Israel.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
During Passover, be sure to check that the matzo is Kosher for Passover.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2024, Passover begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends after nightfall on April 30.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
State significance The presidential primary in Rhode Island, typically held on the fourth Tuesday in April, was moved from April 23 to April 2 to avoid occurring during Passover.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Naked Cowboy and More Celebrate the Eclipse in N.Y.C.
4 hr 29 min ago
People in New York City gathered to watch as the solar eclipse passed over the Northeast on April 8.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
As the shadow passed over Lake Champlain, daytime paused as the world turned to darkness.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
The National Weather Service says the eclipse will start in Texas on Monday afternoon and travel across the country, passing over several states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
The solar eclipse is slated for Monday, April 8, passing over parts of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
The titles in this 53-minute, 15-song eclipse playlist create a story in itself, marking the timeline of an eclipse from its initial move into the sky to the moment that the moon passes over the sun and shrouds the ground in darkness to when the eclipse passes and sunshine streams through again.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
San Marcos swarmed Bremer, who popped a pass over them to a cutting Herzberg.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
Armstrong also dodged disaster when safety Jayden Johnson read a quick pass over the middle and caused a collision that could have ended badly but did not.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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