1. a seven-day period of mourning observed in Jewish tradition following the death of a close relative
Usage: Jewish religious practice

Examples

• The family will sit shibah for seven days after the funeral.
• During shibah, friends and relatives visit to offer comfort and support.
• Traditional Jewish law requires observing shibah for parents, spouses, children, and siblings.
• The mirrors in the house were covered during the shibah period.
• They received many visitors who came to pay their respects during shibah.