Sabbath

noun Sab·bath \ˈsa-bəth\

Definition of SABBATH

a : the seventh day of the week observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening as a day of rest and worship by Jews and some Christians

b : Sunday observed among Christians as a day of rest and worship

: a time of rest

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Middle English sabat, from Anglo-French & Old English, from Latin sabbatum, from Greek sabbaton, from Hebrew shabbāth, literally, rest

First Known Use: before 12th century

SABBATH Defined for Kids

noun Sab·bath \ˈsa-bəth\

: a day of the week that is regularly observed as a day of rest and worship <Jews observe the Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening.>

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