Synonyms for

Sunday

Verb / ˈsʌˌndeɪ / / ˈsʌˌndi: / Another word for sunday — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. For many people, Sunday is a day of rest and worship.

Synonyms & similar words

dominicus sun williamashleysunday lordsday sunday billysunday Sabbath weekend holiday respite vacation break intermission hiatus pause stoppage repose leisure relaxation unwinding

Synonyms by register

Informal

the sabbath weekend

Literary

day of rest Lord's Day

Antonyms

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday

Common collocations

  • this Sunday
  • next Sunday
  • every Sunday
  • last Sunday
  • Sunday morning
  • Sunday afternoon
  • Sunday evening
  • Sunday school

Word family

noun Sunday

Usage note

Sunday is the first day of the week in many calendars, but the last day in others. It is often associated with rest and religious observance.

Example sentences

  1. I go to church on Sunday.
  2. I like to have pancakes for breakfast on Sunday.
  3. Sunday is my favorite day of the week because I get to spend time with my family.
  4. I usually watch a movie or read a book on Sunday afternoons.
  5. I sometimes take a nap on Sunday afternoons.

Quotes

  • Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. - Joseph Addison
  • Sunday, the day for the language of leisure. - Elfriede Jelinek
  • Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words