Definition of dreidel in English:

dreidel

(also dreidl)

noun ˈdreɪd(ə)lˈdrādl

North American

1A small four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side, used by Jews.
〈北美〉（犹太人用的）四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺
Example sentencesExamples
- The holidays are rich with traditions, from exchanging gifts and spinning dreidels to more personalized rituals like sharing family recipes and lending a helping hand at local shelters.
- Schools planning ‘holiday season’ programs have been instructed to not include any icons or images in their pamphlets or concert programs that might be construed as religious symbols; for example, Christmas trees or dreidels.
- Jane wiped her watering eyes and turned to look at the spinning dreidel.
- One year I will get too frustrated and start sending everyone cards with dreidels on them.
- Sleigh bells are ringing, dreidels are spinning, and your two-week vacation is just around the corner.
1. 1.1mass noun A gambling game played with a dreidel, especially at Hanukkah.
  （尤指再献圣殿节时）用四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺玩的赌博游戏
  Example sentencesExamples
  Again, playing dreidel for money is not the same as gambling in a casino.
  Foil-wrapped chocolate coins called Hanukkah Gelt are given as gifts and are also the prize in a children's game called dreidel.
  We'd go over to an aunt's house, play dreidel and then on each night of Hanukkah, there'd be all the presents in the living room.
  We celebrate Hannukah by playing dreidel - gambling, basically - for gelt, which is coin-shaped chocolate.

Origin

1930s: from Yiddish dreydl; compare with German drehen 'to turn'.

Definition of dreidel in US English:

dreidel

nounˈdrādl

North American

1A small four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side, used by Jews.
〈北美〉（犹太人用的）四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺
Example sentencesExamples
- Schools planning ‘holiday season’ programs have been instructed to not include any icons or images in their pamphlets or concert programs that might be construed as religious symbols; for example, Christmas trees or dreidels.
- Jane wiped her watering eyes and turned to look at the spinning dreidel.
- One year I will get too frustrated and start sending everyone cards with dreidels on them.
- Sleigh bells are ringing, dreidels are spinning, and your two-week vacation is just around the corner.
- The holidays are rich with traditions, from exchanging gifts and spinning dreidels to more personalized rituals like sharing family recipes and lending a helping hand at local shelters.
1. 1.1 A gambling game played with a dreidel, especially at Hanukkah.
  （尤指再献圣殿节时）用四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺玩的赌博游戏
  Example sentencesExamples
  Again, playing dreidel for money is not the same as gambling in a casino.
  We'd go over to an aunt's house, play dreidel and then on each night of Hanukkah, there'd be all the presents in the living room.
  We celebrate Hannukah by playing dreidel - gambling, basically - for gelt, which is coin-shaped chocolate.
  Foil-wrapped chocolate coins called Hanukkah Gelt are given as gifts and are also the prize in a children's game called dreidel.

Origin

1930s: from Yiddish dreydl; compare with German drehen ‘to turn’.

词汇	dreidel
释义	Definition of dreidel in English: dreidel (also dreidl) noun ˈdreɪd(ə)lˈdrādl North American 1A small four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side, used by Jews. 〈北美〉（犹太人用的）四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺 Example sentencesExamples The holidays are rich with traditions, from exchanging gifts and spinning dreidels to more personalized rituals like sharing family recipes and lending a helping hand at local shelters. Schools planning ‘holiday season’ programs have been instructed to not include any icons or images in their pamphlets or concert programs that might be construed as religious symbols; for example, Christmas trees or dreidels. Jane wiped her watering eyes and turned to look at the spinning dreidel. One year I will get too frustrated and start sending everyone cards with dreidels on them. Sleigh bells are ringing, dreidels are spinning, and your two-week vacation is just around the corner. 1.1mass noun A gambling game played with a dreidel, especially at Hanukkah. （尤指再献圣殿节时）用四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺玩的赌博游戏 Example sentencesExamples Again, playing dreidel for money is not the same as gambling in a casino. Foil-wrapped chocolate coins called Hanukkah Gelt are given as gifts and are also the prize in a children's game called dreidel. We'd go over to an aunt's house, play dreidel and then on each night of Hanukkah, there'd be all the presents in the living room. We celebrate Hannukah by playing dreidel - gambling, basically - for gelt, which is coin-shaped chocolate. Origin 1930s: from Yiddish dreydl; compare with German drehen 'to turn'. Definition of dreidel in US English: dreidel nounˈdrādl North American 1A small four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side, used by Jews. 〈北美〉（犹太人用的）四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺 Example sentencesExamples Schools planning ‘holiday season’ programs have been instructed to not include any icons or images in their pamphlets or concert programs that might be construed as religious symbols; for example, Christmas trees or dreidels. Jane wiped her watering eyes and turned to look at the spinning dreidel. One year I will get too frustrated and start sending everyone cards with dreidels on them. Sleigh bells are ringing, dreidels are spinning, and your two-week vacation is just around the corner. The holidays are rich with traditions, from exchanging gifts and spinning dreidels to more personalized rituals like sharing family recipes and lending a helping hand at local shelters. 1.1 A gambling game played with a dreidel, especially at Hanukkah. （尤指再献圣殿节时）用四面刻有希伯来字母的陀螺玩的赌博游戏 Example sentencesExamples Again, playing dreidel for money is not the same as gambling in a casino. We'd go over to an aunt's house, play dreidel and then on each night of Hanukkah, there'd be all the presents in the living room. We celebrate Hannukah by playing dreidel - gambling, basically - for gelt, which is coin-shaped chocolate. Foil-wrapped chocolate coins called Hanukkah Gelt are given as gifts and are also the prize in a children's game called dreidel. Origin 1930s: from Yiddish dreydl; compare with German drehen ‘to turn’.
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