Whitsunday

noun

Whit·​sun·​day ˈ(h)wit-ˈsən-dē  -sən-ˌdā 

: pentecost sense 2

Examples of Whitsunday in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The beach is located within the Whitsunday Islands National Park off the coast of Queensland. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

In second place on the list was Australia's Whitehaven Beach, which is located within the Whitsunday Islands National Park off the coast of Queensland. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

From the Caribbean, the fleet crossed the Panama Canal and headed west to the Galápagos, then on to French Polynesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, and Indonesia. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

Sailing, which will be hosted in the Whitsunday Islands off the coast, is another perfect example of that. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026

Ngaro Track Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, in the center of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, are alive with coral and lush forests, a stunning biodiversity that draws visitors for sailing, snorkeling, diving—and, soon, hiking. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2025

Guests will make many stops, including at Airlie Beach – the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands – Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Hobart in Tasmania, and enjoy scenic cruising along the Kimberley coast. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Located at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort is a gateway to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025

Photos show the reddish-brown coloring of Whitsunday hinterland pelican spiders. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Whitsonday, from Old English hwīta sunnandæg, literally, white Sunday; probably from the custom of wearing white robes by those newly baptized at this season

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Whitsunday

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

Whitsunday

noun

Whit·​sun·​day ˈhwit-ˈsən-dē  -sən-ˌdā 

ˈwit-

: pentecost sense 2

Etymology

Old English hwīta sunnandæg, literally "white Sunday"; probably so called from the fact that at this season there were many people who were newly baptized and who wore white robes