# Sabbath

/ˈsæbəθ/ (US) · /sˈæbɑːθ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sabbath
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a day of the week for rest and religious worship. In many traditions, people do not work on this day so they can focus on their faith.

For teachers: a day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday.

## Examples

- They attend church every week to observe the sabbath.
- Traditional shops in the village remain closed on the sabbath to respect the local religious customs.
- The strict observance of the sabbath served as a communal anchor, ensuring that even the most industrious laborers paused for reflection and spiritual renewal once every seven days.

## Usage notes

- Often capitalised as 'Sabbath' when referring to the specific day in Judaism or Christianity; usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.

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