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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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observe the Sabbath keep the Sabbath Sabbath rest

Etymology

From Hebrew shabbat via Greek and Latin sabbatum, ultimately tied to a root meaning "to rest" or "to cease."

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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