NYT Dictionary

CHUPPAH

/ˈxʊpə/
NounCHUP-pahchup-pah · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

From Hebrew חופה \ חֻפָּה (ḥuppâ).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bannselopementespousalhoneymoonhymenmarriagenuptialswedding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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