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Definition of Sunday - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
timethe day of the week after Saturday
- We go to church every Sunday.
2.
ChristianityChristian day of worship and rest
- Many Christians attend church on Sunday.
Expressions with Sunday
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the Sunday after the coming Sunday
The party is a week on Sunday.
with great intensity or effort
She practiced eight ways to Sunday to perfect her performance.
indicates a large or exhaustive range or extent
They searched from here to Sunday for the missing keys.
in every possible way or direction
They searched the house six ways to Sunday but found nothing.
wearing one's best clothes
She arrived at the party in her Sunday best.
in every possible way or very thoroughly
He checked the report six ways from Sunday.
best clothes worn for special occasions
She wore her Sunday clothes to the wedding.
person who drives slowly for leisure or sightseeing
We got stuck behind a Sunday driver on the scenic route.
paints pictures as a hobby
My uncle is a Sunday painter who loves landscapes.
Sunday in Lent in the UK when mothers are honored
Many families gather for a meal on Mothering Sunday..
Sunday nearest to November 11 observed to honor military veterans
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies included a moment of silence for fallen soldiers..
the Sunday after Pentecost celebrating the Holy Trinity
Trinity Sunday is celebrated in many churches worldwide.
very long or indefinite time in the future
He won't finish that project until a week from Sunday!
Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's resurrection
Many attend church services on Easter Sunday.
religious education classes held on Sundays
Children attend Sunday school to learn about biblical stories..
the first Sunday of Advent season
Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the church year.
the fifth Sunday in Lent marking Passiontide's start
Passion Sunday marks the beginning of Passiontide.
Sunday before Easter commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
Many churches distribute palm leaves on Palm Sunday.
best attire reserved for important occasions
He dressed in his Sunday best for the interview.
any strong or effective effort or action
He used his Sunday punch in the debate to win the argument..
by the time Sunday arrives
We will finish the project come Sunday.
Sunday after Easter, known for less elaborate celebrations
Many churches have a quieter service on Low Sunday..
the first Sunday in Lent
Quadrigesima Sunday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians.
the Sunday before Ash Wednesday
Quinquagesima Sunday marks the start of Lent preparations.
Origin of Sunday
Old English, sunnandæg (day of the sun)
Terms with Sunday included in their meaning
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sequence
day after Friday and before Sunday
weekly break
period from Friday evening through Sunday
end of workweek
the end of the workweek, usually Saturday and Sunday
abr: Saturday
day of the week after Friday and before Sunday
abr: Sunday
short form for the first day of the week
work days
any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday
holiday
day after Easter Sunday with cultural and religious events
time period
seven consecutive days starting from Sunday or Monday
abr: Sunday
the day of the week after Saturday
Sunday restrictions
law restricting activities on Sundays
Jewish
Sunday to Friday in Jewish tradition
Christianity
sunday, especially Easter Sunday
religious festival
festival celebrating the Eucharist on Thursday after Trinity Sunday
Sunday
pertaining to Sunday as the Lord's Day
Sunday
first day of the week for Christians
religious period
eight-day period after Easter Sunday in Christianity
Christianity
Sunday as the Christian Sabbath
remembrance
Sunday nearest November 11 for war commemoration
religion
the first Sunday in Lent in Christianity
calendar
the Sunday before Ash Wednesday
Sunday school
religious education program held on Sundays
Christianity
third Sunday before Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar
religion
the second Sunday before Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar
abr: Sunday Morning
time on Sunday before noon
Examples of Sunday in a sentence
The library is closed on Sunday. Sunday is a day for family gatherings. The choir performs every Sunday at the cathedral.
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- French:dimanche, ...
- German:Sonntag, ...
- Italian:domenica, ...
- Spanish:domingo, ...
- Portuguese:domingo, ...
- Chinese:星期天, ...
- Japanese:日曜日, ...
- Arabic:يَوْم الأَحَد, أَحَد, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹם רִאשׁוֹן, רִאשׁוֹן, ...
- Russian:воскресенье, ...
- Ukrainian:неділя, ...
- Hindi:रविवार, ...
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