noun
- Plural of huppah; a canopy held up by four poles, used in Jewish wedding ceremonies as a symbol of the couple's new home.
Usage: Also spelled chuppah or chuppa; From Hebrew origin; Primarily used in Jewish religious and cultural contexts
Examples
- The bride and groom stood together beneath the huppahs during the ceremony.
- Many Jewish couples choose to decorate their huppahs with flowers and greenery.
- The four huppahs were arranged in a row for the multiple wedding ceremonies.
- Traditionally, the huppahs symbolize the home that the newlyweds will build together.
- The rabbi blessed the couple as they exchanged vows under the huppah.