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eruv

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɛɹʊv/
  • /ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An eruv chatzerot; ritual aggregation of properties that allows Jews observing traditional Shabbat rules to carry burdens across property lines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Jewish

Qualifier: most commonly

Topics: law

Examples

  • Sam is sad that people don't visit him at home on Shabbos because he lives outside the eruv.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One of the other types of eruv; an eruv tavshilin or eruv techumin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Jewish

Topics: law

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew עירוב / עֵרוּב (eirúv, “mixture”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: érouv — eruv chatzerot, ritual aggregation of domains