Whitsuntide

noun

Whit·​sun·​tide ˈ(h)wit-sən-ˌtīd 

: the week beginning with Whitsunday and especially the first three days of this week

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Whitsuntide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

Whitsuntide

noun

Whit·​sun·​tide ˈhwit-sən-ˌtīd 

ˈwit-

: the week beginning with Whitsunday

especially : the first three days of this week