Lord's day

noun

1. the, Sunday.

Lord's Day

noun

1. the Lord's Day
   the Christian Sabbath; Sunday

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lord's day¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225

Example Sentences

Faithful observance of the Sabbath, or Lord's Day, is embedded in the culture of Lewis and Harris.

From BBC

“The slight limitation on physical presence on the beachfront on the Lord’s Day is consistent with the plaintiff’s mission to build and maintain a beautiful seaside community to serve as a place for meditation, reflection and renewal during the summer months,” the association wrote.

From Seattle Times

A Christian, he told his employers that he couldn’t deliver packages on the Lord’s Day.

From Seattle Times

Sunday, he says, is “a day we come together as Christian believers and we honor the Lord’s Day.”

From Seattle Times

A Christian, he told his employers that he couldn’t deliver packages on the Lord’s Day.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• day off
• rest day