Pronunciation: /æʃ ˈwɛnz.deɪ/
noun a Christian holy day of prayer, fasting, and repentance, observed by many denominations, marking the beginning of Lent
A1 Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting.
A2 On Ash Wednesday, Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads.
B1 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and repentance.
B2 Many churches hold special services on Ash Wednesday to mark the start of the Lenten season.
C1 Ash Wednesday falls on the first day of Lent and is observed by many Christian denominations.
C2 The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are typically made by burning palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday.
adjective describing the specific day within the Christian calendar
A1 Ash Wednesday is a special day in the Christian calendar.
A2 Many people attend church services on Ash Wednesday.
B1 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for Christians.
B2 On Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on the foreheads of believers in the shape of a cross.
C1 Ash Wednesday falls on the first day of Lent and is observed by many Christian denominations.
C2 The practice of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is a centuries-old tradition in the Christian faith.
formal Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
informal Are you giving anything up for Ash Wednesday this year?
slang I always feel so guilty after Ash Wednesday because I can't eat meat.
figurative Ash Wednesday is like hitting the reset button on your spiritual life.
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