Sunday

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌndeɪ/

Definitions of Sunday

noun the day of the week between Saturday and Monday

Example Sentences

A1 I go to church every Sunday.

A2 On Sundays, I like to relax and watch movies.

B1 We usually have a family dinner on Sunday evenings.

B2 Sunday is the perfect day for a long hike in the mountains.

C1 My favorite Sunday activity is attending a classical music concert.

C2 Sundays are meant for leisurely brunches and catching up with friends.

adjective relating to or characteristic of Sunday

Example Sentences

A1 I go to church every Sunday.

A2 We usually have a family dinner on Sunday.

B1 Sunday is a day of rest for many people.

B2 I like to spend my Sundays exploring new places.

C1 On Sunday mornings, I enjoy reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee.

C2 Sunday brunch is my favorite meal of the week.

Examples of Sunday in a Sentence

formal On Sunday, many people attend religious services at their local church.

informal Let's grab brunch together this Sunday.

slang I'm just gonna chill at home all Sunday.

figurative Sunday is like a reset button for the week ahead.

Grammatical Forms of Sunday

• past tense: Sundays
• plural: Sundays
• comparative: more Sunday
• superlative: most Sunday
• present tense: Sunday
• future tense: will Sunday
• perfect tense: have Sunday
• continuous tense: is Sundaying
• singular: Sunday
• positive degree: Sunday
• infinitive: to Sunday
• gerund: Sundaying
• participle: Sundayed

Origin and Evolution of Sunday

First Known Use: 0700 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'Sunday' originates from Old English 'Sunnandæg', which means 'day of the sun'. It was named after the sun, which was worshipped as a deity in many ancient cultures.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'Sunday' has remained consistent as the first day of the week in many cultures, symbolizing a day of rest and worship. The word has been adopted into various languages with similar meanings.