holy day

noun

Synonyms of holy daynext
: a day set aside for special religious observance

Examples of holy day in a Sentence

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Community and collaboration are part of our work culture, so leadership encourages our teams to share holy day meals together several times a year. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026 The holy day serves as a day of gratitude to Allah for the spiritual discipline achieved during the holy month of Ramadan. Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Observed by Christians, the holy day celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026 For Muslim women, henna is another way to dress up for the holy day. Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holy day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holy day was before the 12th century

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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20day. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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holy day

noun
: a day set aside for special religious observance

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