manna
noun
man·na ˈma-nə 
1
a
: food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness
b
: divinely supplied spiritual nourishment
c
: a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain
2
a
: the sweetish dried exudate of a Eurasian ash (especially Fraxinus ornus) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent
b
: a similar product excreted by a scale insect (Trabutina mannipara) feeding on the tamarisk
Synonyms
- delectation
- delight
- feast
- gas [slang]
- joy
- kick
- pleasure
- treat
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Example Sentences
Your generous gift was manna from heaven. the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie
Recent Examples on the Web So God provided manna in the wilderness, and the wanderers ate their fill. 
Pat Myers, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 And the pool’s water felt like manna from heaven, a respite from the midday sun’s searing rays. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Aug. 2022 The lines echoed the Exodus story, how the Lord saved the Israelites in the desert by sending them quail and manna from heaven. Fred Bahnson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Her residency at the London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2014 was manna from heaven for her fans, some of whom travelled the world to catch the enigmatic artist. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 June 2022 What message and manna from heaven are falling into your mind and mouth? Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022 Turcotte’s find seemed like survivalist manna from heaven. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 June 2022 But this excess manna quickly rotted and filled with maggots. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 On Shabbat, all labor was forbidden, including the daily manna gathering and preparing. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 See More
Pat Myers, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 And the pool’s water felt like manna from heaven, a respite from the midday sun’s searing rays. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Aug. 2022 The lines echoed the Exodus story, how the Lord saved the Israelites in the desert by sending them quail and manna from heaven. Fred Bahnson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Her residency at the London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2014 was manna from heaven for her fans, some of whom travelled the world to catch the enigmatic artist. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 June 2022 What message and manna from heaven are falling into your mind and mouth? Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022 Turcotte’s find seemed like survivalist manna from heaven. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 June 2022 But this excess manna quickly rotted and filled with maggots. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 On Shabbat, all labor was forbidden, including the daily manna gathering and preparing. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew mān
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing manna
Kids Definition
manna
noun
man·na ˈma-nə
1
: food which according to the Bible was supplied by a miracle to the Israelites in the wilderness
2
: a usually sudden and unexpected source of pleasure or gain
Medical Definition
manna
noun
man·na ˈman-ə
1
: the sweetish dried exudate of a European ash (especially Fraxinus ornus) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent
2
: a product that is similar to manna and is excreted by a scale insect (Trabutina mannipara) feeding on the tamarisk
manna
noun
1
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- joy
- treat
- feast
- delight
- pleasure
- relief
- delectation
- amusement
- gas
- kick
- entertainment
- diversion
- gratification
- ambrosia
- recreation
- indulgence
- solace
- comfort
- fun
2
as in blessing
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year Synonyms & Similar Words
- blessing
- boon
- benefit
- benediction
- gift
- windfall
- relief
- bonus
- felicity
- good
- grace
- assistance
- godsend
- consolation
- mercy
- aid
- support
- joy
- advantage
- kindness
- delight
- mitzvah
- solace
- help
- comfort
- extra
- pleasure
- anodyne
- favor
- lagniappe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- curse
- plague
- evil
- affliction
- scourge
- bane
- bother
- nuisance
- hoodoo
- misery
- irritant
- hex
- tribulation
- pest
- cross
- disadvantage
- trial
- jinx