Sabbath
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Noun — A weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.
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Etymology
From Hebrew shabbat via Greek and Latin sabbatum, ultimately tied to a root meaning "to rest" or "to cease."
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What does “Sabbath” mean?
The word “Sabbath” means a weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam. In plain terms, the weekly holy day of rest observed in Judaism, Christianity, and (with a different day) Islam.
How do you pronounce “Sabbath”?
“Sabbath” is pronounced SA-buhth (/ˈsæbəθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sabbath” in a sentence?
Here is “Sabbath” used in a sentence: “Observant Jewish families avoid work from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset for the Sabbath.”
What part of speech is “Sabbath”?
“Sabbath” is a noun.
Where does the word “Sabbath” come from?
The word “Sabbath” comes from Latin. From Hebrew shabbat via Greek and Latin sabbatum, ultimately tied to a root meaning "to rest" or "to cease.".
Is “Sabbath” a common word?
“Sabbath” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sabbath” have?
“Sabbath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a weekly day set aside for rest and religious observance — Saturday in Judaism, Sunday in most Christian traditions, and Friday in Islam.