the Sabbath
noun
: a weekly day of rest and solemn worship that is observed on Sunday by most Christians and on Saturday (from Friday evening to Saturday evening) by Jews and some Christians
Our family keeps/observes the Sabbath and.
We are careful not to break the Sabbath.
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There was no immediate comment from Israel, where government offices were closed for the Sabbath.
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
However, at the same time, the likes of Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Black Sabbath have put big shows on sale with no sign of such provision (although the Sabbath show does benefit a number of other charities).
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
And that Friday afternoon, the day before the Sabbath, he was executed, nailed to a Roman cross by his wrists and ankles, along with other condemned.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Sunday is the Sabbath day for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known popularly as Mormons.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
However, at the same time, the likes of Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Black Sabbath have put big shows on sale with no sign of such provision (although the Sabbath show does benefit a number of other charities).
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
And that Friday afternoon, the day before the Sabbath, he was executed, nailed to a Roman cross by his wrists and ankles, along with other condemned.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Sunday is the Sabbath day for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known popularly as Mormons.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Sabbath
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“The Sabbath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Sabbath. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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