1. a braided loaf of bread traditionally eaten by Jewish people, especially on the Sabbath and holidays
Usage: also spelled challah; from Hebrew; typically made with eggs and oil, giving it a rich, slightly sweet flavor

Examples

• My grandmother bakes challa every Friday for Shabbat dinner.
• The bakery sells fresh challa loaves on Thursday and Friday mornings.
• Challa is often braided into an attractive loaf before baking.
• We tore off pieces of warm challa and dipped them in honey.
• The recipe for challa has been passed down through our family for generations.