Synonyms for

Jericho

Verb / ˈdʒerɪˌkəʊ / Another word for jericho — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jericho is a city in the West Bank, near the Jordan River.

Synonyms & similar words

jericho city town metropolis municipality settlement borough village hamlet colony outpost station fort stronghold citadel bastion redoubt fastness garrison post

Synonyms by register

Formal

uproar chaos turmoil bedlam

Informal

racket din commotion hullabaloo kerfuffle

Literary

cacophony pandemonium

Antonyms

quiet peaceful calm serene tranquil orderly

Common collocations

  • walls of Jericho
  • fall of Jericho
  • sound of Jericho
  • like Jericho
  • a Jericho

Word family

noun Jericho

Usage note

Primarily used in the phrase 'walls of Jericho' referring to a biblical story. As a standalone word, it denotes a loud, chaotic noise.

Example sentences

  1. Jericho is one of the oldest cities in the world.
  2. Joshua fought the battle of Jericho in the Bible.
  3. Jericho is known for its ancient walls.
  4. I learned about Jericho in my social studies class.
  5. Jericho is located near the Dead Sea.

Quotes

  • The walls of Jericho came tumbling down. - Anonymous
  • And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the Lord: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. - Joshua 6:17
  • I want to walk around Jericho. - Elvis Presley

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