1. A toast or celebratory exclamation wishing health and happiness.
Usage: informal; often plural

1. A Hebrew toast meaning 'to life,' used to express good wishes or celebrate with a drink.
Usage: informal; from Hebrew l'chaim; often used in Jewish cultural contexts

Examples

• They raised their glasses and shouted 'Lehayims!' to celebrate the wedding.
• The family gathered around the table, and the grandfather offered a lehayim to good health.
• At the bar mitzvah, guests exchanged lehayims throughout the evening.
• She proposed a lehayim to honor the birthday boy.
• The traditional lehayim echoed through the synagogue hall during the reception.