1. A canopy held up by four poles, used in Jewish wedding ceremonies as a symbol of the couple's new home.
Usage: Also spelled 'chuppa' or 'huppah'; From Hebrew

Examples

• The bride and groom stood together under the chuppah during the ceremony.
• The chuppah was decorated with white flowers and ribbons.
• In Jewish tradition, the chuppah represents the home the couple will build together.
• The rabbi blessed the couple as they stood beneath the chuppah.
• Four family members held up the poles of the chuppah during the wedding.