1. a traditional Jewish folk dance performed in a circle

Examples

• The wedding guests joined hands and danced the horah around the bride and groom.
• At the bar mitzvah, everyone participated in the lively horah.
• The horah is often performed at Jewish celebrations and festivals.
• She learned the steps to the horah at Hebrew school.
• The band played traditional music for the horah dance.
• During the horah, the couple was lifted on chairs above the crowd.