sunday

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sunday

A family enjoys a relaxing picnic in the park on a sunny Sunday.

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.
sunday

A family enjoys a relaxing picnic in the park on a sunny Sunday.

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

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