Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Ebenezer

//ɛbəˈnizɚ// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The stone memorial in Israel erected by Samuel.

    "Then Samuel tooke a ſtone, and ſet it betweene Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-Ezer, ſaying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped vs."

  2. 2
    A male given name from Hebrew taken up by Puritans in the 17th century.

    ""I have none to give," the Ghost replied. "It comes from other regions, Ebenezer Scrooge, and is conveyed by other ministers, to other kinds of men.""

  3. 3
    A ghost town in Georgia, United States.
  4. 4
    A village in Saskatchewan, Canada.
  5. 5
    A locality in the Hawkesbury council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.
Noun
  1. 1
    A chapel or meetinghouse.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).

Etymology 2

From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer, “stone of help”).

See also for "ebenezer"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: ebenezer