Ember Days

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbər deɪz/

Definitions of Ember days

noun Ember days

Example Sentences

A1 Ember days are traditional Christian observances.

A2 Many people fast during Ember days.

B1 Ember days mark the changing seasons in the liturgical calendar.

B2 The Ember days of Advent are a time of prayer and reflection.

C1 Some churches still observe Ember days with special services.

C2 The Ember days of Pentecost are particularly significant in some Christian traditions.

Examples of Ember days in a Sentence

formal Ember days are observed in the Catholic Church as a time of fasting and prayer.

informal Do you know when the Ember days are this year?

slang I always forget about those Ember days, they sneak up on me.

figurative The Ember days of our relationship were when we were both struggling but found strength in each other.

Grammatical Forms of Ember days

• plural: Ember days
• present tense: Ember days
• future tense: will have Ember days
• perfect tense: have had Ember days
• continuous tense: are having Ember days
• singular: Ember day
• positive degree: Ember days
• infinitive: to have Ember days
• gerund: having Ember days
• participle: Ember days

Origin and Evolution of Ember days

First Known Use: 0005 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: Ember days originated from the Latin term 'quattuor tempora', which means 'four times'. These were set aside by the early Christian Church for prayer and fasting during the changing of the seasons.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'quattuor tempora' evolved into 'Ember days' in English to refer to the specific days of fasting and prayer in the Christian liturgical calendar.