1. A Hebrew toast meaning 'to life,' used to express good wishes or celebrate with a drink.
Usage: Yiddish origin; commonly used in Jewish culture and celebrations; Often pronounced 'l'chaim' or 'lechaim'

Examples

• The family raised their glasses and shouted 'Lehayim!' at the wedding reception.
• At the bar mitzvah, guests toasted with lehayim to celebrate the young man's coming of age.
• During the Passover seder, they said lehayim before drinking the ceremonial wine.
• The rabbi led the congregation in a lehayim to honor the new year.
• Friends gathered for drinks and exchanged lehayim wishes for good health and happiness.