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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024Sab•bath /ˈsæbəθ/USA pronunciation n. - Bible, Judaism[proper noun* usually: the + ~] the seventh day of the week, Saturday, the day of rest devoted to worship among Jews and some Christians.
- Religion[proper noun* usually: the] + ~] the first day of the week, Sunday, devoted to worship by most Christians.
- Religion[countable* often: sabbath] a day of rest or prayer.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Sab•bath (sab′əth),USA pronunciation n. - Bible, Judaismthe seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the day of rest and religious observance among Jews and some Christians. Ex. 20:8–11.
- Religionthe first day of the week, Sunday, similarly observed by most Christians in commemoration of the Resurrection of Christ.
- Religionany special day of prayer or rest resembling the Sabbath:Friday is the Muslim Sabbath.
- Religion(sometimes l.c.) a period of rest.
- Religion, Mythology(sometimes l.c.) Demonology. Sabbat.
- Hebrew shabbāth rest
- Greek sábbaton
- Latin sabbatum
- Middle English, variant of sabbat, Old English bef. 900
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See Sunday.
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