hookah

noun

hoo·​kah ˈhu̇-kə How to pronounce hookah (audio) ˈhü- How to pronounce hookah (audio)

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Instead, elderly men sat on the stoops outside some homes, smoking hookahs and shuffling cards. Kunal Sehgal, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 In a clip shared on Instagram, the R&B singer indulges in a seemingly peaceful evening, finishing a hot shower in the comfort of a cozy robe, hookah, and a drink, with the unreleased track playing in the background. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019 The vibe: The lush rooftop is designed to be more than just a restaurant, with weekend entertainment — DJs, belly dancers — and elaborate hookahs. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024 The bar also offers jerk wings, frozen drinks, hookah and more. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hookah 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥuqqa bottle of a water pipe

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hookah was in 1763

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“Hookah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hookah. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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