noun
- Plural of Passover; the Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, celebrated annually in spring.
- Plural of passover; instances or acts of passing over or omitting something.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the religious holiday; Often used in historical or religious contexts
Usage: Less common usage; lowercase when not referring to the holiday
Examples
- Many Jewish families gather for Seders during the Passovers each spring.
- The Passovers are marked by the eating of unleavened bread and the retelling of the Exodus story.
- Several Passovers have passed since they last visited Israel.
- The holiday of Passover is one of the most important Passovers in the Jewish calendar.
- Children learn about the significance of Passovers in religious education classes.
- The Passovers commemorate freedom and deliverance from oppression.