sabbath

/ˈsæbəθ/
noun
  1. A day of rest and worship, observed on Saturday in Judaism and on Sunday in most Christian traditions.
    • They attend synagogue every Sabbath to pray and read the Torah.
    • In our family, the Sabbath is a time for rest and spending time together.
    • Many stores close early on Friday to prepare for the Sabbath.
  2. A period of rest or cessation from work, often used figuratively.
    • He considered Sunday his sabbath from all electronic devices.
    • After finishing the big project, she took a personal sabbath to recharge.
    • The garden was given a sabbath from planting to let the soil recover.
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