Bethlehem
proper nounUK /ˈbɛθlɪhɛm/
US /ˈbɛθlihɛm/
Bethlehem is a town where Jesus was born.
Many people travel to Bethlehem to visit the place where Jesus was born.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A town in Pennsylvania, United States, known for its steel industry.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was once a major center for making steel.
3. A name that means 'house of bread' in Hebrew.
The name Bethlehem comes from Hebrew words meaning house of bread.
4. A place of peace and safety in some stories and songs.
The song calls the little town a quiet, peaceful Bethlehem.