Expectation Week

noun

1. the ten days between Ascension Day and Whitsunday.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Expectation Week¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

Expectation Week is the whole of the interval between Ascension Day and Whitsun Day, so called because at this time the apostles, according to the command of our Saviour, continued at Jerusalem, in earnest prayer and expectation of the Holy Comforter which was to abide with them forever.

From Project Gutenberg

Expectation Week.—The week preceding Whitsun Day is so called.

From Project Gutenberg