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    Sabbath

    /ˈsæb.əθ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, traditionally held on the seventh day of the week (Saturday in Judaism) or the first day of the week (Sunday in Christianity).
    Many families attend church on the Sabbath to worship together.
    A season or period of rest.
    The community organized a Sabbath retreat to rejuvenate and reflect.
    A specific day of the week set aside for rest and worship in various religious traditions.
    The observance of the Sabbath is a crucial aspect of Jewish faith and practice.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'sæbæþ', from Latin 'sabbatium', from Greek 'sabbaton', derived from Hebrew 'shabbat', meaning 'rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sabbath rest
    A period of rest and spiritual rejuvenation observed on the Sabbath.
    keep the Sabbath
    To observe or honor the Sabbath by avoiding work and engaging in worship.
    Sunday service
    A religious service held on the Sabbath, particularly in Christian traditions.

    Related Words

    Shabbat
    The Hebrew word for Sabbath, specifically referring to the Jewish day of rest.
    Lord's Day
    Refers to Sunday, considered the Christian Sabbath.

    Slang Meanings

    Day-off
    Friday is my Sabbath, I rest from work.
    Chill day
    Sunday is my chill day, it's like a Sabbath for me.