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sabbath

/ˈsæb.əθ/
sab · bath
Plural:sabbaths
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Adjective:sabbatical
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• noun

1

A weekly day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday (usually capitalized).

Example

"The family gathered at sunset to light candles and welcome the Sabbath."

2

Any period of rest, quiet, or cessation from ordinary labor.

Example

"After months of exhausting travel, the quiet weekend in the countryside felt like a true sabbath for her mind."

3

In European folklore, a supposed midnight assembly of witches and sorcerers.

Example

"Historical accounts from the early modern trials frequently described a secret sabbath held deep in the forest."

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• Nearby Words

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sabatia
sabbath
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saber
sabertooth

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sabat', borrowed via Latin 'sabbatum' and Ancient Greek 'sabbaton' from Hebrew 'shabbath', meaning 'rest' or 'day of rest', derived from the verb 'shavath' ('to cease' or 'to rest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sabbath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sabbath
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