hookah Meaning & Definition
What Does Hookah Mean?
Hookah is a noun that means A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored. It can also mean A tankless surface air compressor pump and umbilical piping system that supplies air to a diving mask.
Hookah in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhʊ.kə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hubble-bubble, narghile and water pipe |
| Plural | hookahs |
Hookah Definition (Noun)
- A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.
- A tankless surface air compressor pump and umbilical piping system that supplies air to a diving mask.
Synonyms of Hookah
Hookah synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hookah
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hookah in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hookah (plural hookahs)
Words That Rhyme With Hookah
Origin of Hookah
Borrowed from Hindustani حقہ / हुक़्क़ा (huqqā) and, in turn, derived from Arabic حُقَّة (ḥuqqa, “pot, jar”), from حُقّ (ḥuqq, “cavity, hollow”).[1][2]
How to Pronounce Hookah
Hookah is pronounced //ˈhʊ.kə// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Hookah
What part of speech is hookah?
Hookah is a noun.
What is another word for hookah?
Close synonyms of hookah are hubble-bubble, narghile and water pipe. See the full list of hookah synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hookah?
The plural of hookah is hookahs.