Shabbat

noun

: the Jewish Sabbath

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The pic directed by Daniel Robbins (Citizen Weiner) follows David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée Meg (Meghan Leathers) who are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 One night while the couple was briefly out of the house for a Shabbat service, somebody wrapped chains around their bus and attempted to rip the bumper off, damaging the vehicle. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025 Technology is strictly forbidden on Shabbat, a prohibitive measure intended to encourage rest, thoughtful introspection, and spiritual wellness. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Even Orthodox Jews, who follow Jewish laws very closely on Shabbat, are able to participate, because of the option to buy food and beverage packages ahead of time, eliminating any reason to use technology during Shabbat. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Shabbat

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew shabbāth

First Known Use

circa 1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shabbat was circa 1905

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“Shabbat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shabbat. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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