sabbath

noun
UK: /ˈsæb.əθ/
US: /ˈsæb.əθ/

  1. A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept from Friday evening to Saturday evening by Jews, and on Sunday by most Christians.

    1. We go to church every Sabbath to pray together as a family. [ ] [ ]
    2. Observing the Sabbath is very important for our family's religious tradition and spiritual well-being. [ ] [ ]

  2. Sunday, the day of rest and worship for most Christians.

    1. Many people attend church services on the Sabbath. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tradition of taking a break on the Sabbath still holds value in modern culture. [ ] [ ]

  3. A time of rest and spiritual refreshment.

    1. I treat every Sunday as my personal Sabbath, relaxing and recharging. [ ] [ ]
    2. Taking a Sabbath from technology each week helps me to reduce stress and gain perspective. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

holy day lord's day shabbat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sabbath" in English means: A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept from Friday evening to Saturday evening by Jews, and on Sunday by most Christians., Sunday, the day of rest and worship for most Christians., A time of rest and spiritual refreshment..

The phonetic transcription of "sabbath" is /ˈsæb.əθ/ in British English and /ˈsæb.əθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sabbath": holy day, lord's day, shabbat.

Example usage of "sabbath": "We go to church every Sabbath to pray together as a family.". More examples on the page.