Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The first day of the week: Sunday is the day following Saturday and preceding Monday. It is widely observed as a day of rest and worship by Christians.
   • A specific person: Sunday can also refer to William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (1862–1935), a noted American evangelist.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Day of the week):
  • We always visit our grandparents on Sunday.
  • The store is closed every Sunday.
• Proper noun (Person):
  • The sermon discussed the impact of evangelist Billy Sunday.

Advanced Usage

• "Sunday best": One's best clothes, typically formal attire worn for church or special occasions.
  • The children were dressed in their Sunday best for the Easter service.
• "A month of Sundays": A very long, seemingly endless period of time.
  • It will take me a month of Sundays to finish this tedious task.

Variants and Related Words

• Sunday school (n): A class held on Sundays to teach children about Christianity.
  • She teaches a Sunday school class at her local church.
• Sunday driver (n): A slow, leisurely, or unskilled driver, as one might encounter on a quiet Sunday.
  • I was stuck behind a Sunday driver all the way to town.

Synonyms

• The Sabbath: A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, often used synonymously with Sunday in Christian contexts.
• The Lord's Day: A traditional Christian name for Sunday.

Related Phrases

• "Sunday morning": The morning of Sunday, often associated with relaxation, newspapers, or religious services.
  • I love the quiet peace of a Sunday morning.
• "Sunday dinner": A traditional, often large and formal, family meal held on Sunday.
  • The whole family gathers for Sunday dinner.

Related Idioms

• "Your Sunday name": One's formal, full name, used on official occasions.
  • The teacher called me by my Sunday name, so I knew I was in trouble.

Noun

1. United States evangelist (1862-1935)
2. first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians