Sabbath
(noun)
- The seventh day of the week, observed as a day of rest and religious worship, especially by Jews and Christians.
- A day of rest and religious worship kept by a person or community.
Origin:
Old english sæbbath, from late latin sabbatum, from greek sabbaton, from hebrew šabbāth "rest, sabbath".
Examples:
- The Sabbath is observed on Saturday by Jews and Sunday by Christians.
- He went to church on the Sabbath to fulfill his religious obligations.
- They observed the Sabbath by not working or doing any unnecessary tasks.
- The Sabbath is a day for rest and reflection in many religions.
- The Sabbath laws prohibit certain activities on the holy day.