Sunday — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈsən-(ˌ)dā/ Sun·day

Meaning & Definition of Sunday

Sunday (noun)

  1. the day of the week between Saturday and Monday

Sunday (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or associated with Sunday
  2. best
  3. amateur

Sunday (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being such only for recreation

    "a charity auction of works by some of the town's more socially prominent Sunday painters"

    similar: amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, nonprofessional
    related: naive, primitive, self-taught, amateurish, dilettante, inexperienced, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, part-time, weekend

Related Entry: Sunday school (noun)

Sunday school is a different word from Sunday. The synonyms below are for Sunday school, not for Sunday.

  1. as in yeshiva, madrassa

    similar: madrassa, yeshiva, charter school, magnet school, minischool, common school, elementary school, grammar school, high school, junior high school, kindergarten, middle school, primary school, public school, secondary school, senior high school, trade school, training school, boarding school, prep, preparatory school, prep school, academe, academy, school, seminary

Related Entry: Sunday schools (noun)

Sunday schools is a different word from Sunday. The synonyms below are for Sunday schools, not for Sunday.

  1. as in yeshivas, madrassas

    similar: madrassas, yeshivas, charter schools, magnet schools, minischools, common schools, elementary schools, grammar schools, high schools, junior high schools, kindergartens, middle schools, primary schools, public schools, secondary schools, senior high schools, trade schools, training schools, boarding schools, preparatory schools, preps, prep schools, academes, academies, schools, seminaries

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sunday

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sunday:

amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, nonprofessional

Related Words for Sunday

naive, primitive, self-taught, amateurish, dilettante, inexperienced, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, part-time, weekend

Word Forms of Sunday

Inflections: Sundays

Derived words: Sundays (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Sunday

Middle English, from Old English sunnandæg (akin to Old High German sunnūntag), from sunne sun + dæg day

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sunday

Words & Phrases Containing Sunday

Sunday best, Sunday driver, Sunday-go-to-meeting, Sunday punch, Sunday scaries, Sunday school, Advent Sunday

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunday

What does "Sunday" mean?

"Sunday" means the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the day of the week between Saturday and Monday.

What is another word for "Sunday"?

Other words for "Sunday" include amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg and nonprofessional. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sunday" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sunday"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sunday". Common alternatives include amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg and nonprofessional.

How do you use "Sunday" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sunday" in a sentence: "a charity auction of works by some of the town's more socially prominent Sunday painters".

Is "Sunday" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sunday" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Sunday" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Sunday" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Sunday"?

"Sunday" is pronounced /ˈsən-(ˌ)dā/ and divided into syllables as Sun·day.

What is the origin of the word "Sunday"?

"Sunday" comes from Middle English, from Old English sunnandæg (akin to Old High German sunnūntag), from sunne sun + dæg day. First known use: before 12th century.