Saturday — the day of the week between Friday and Sunday
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the day of the week between Friday and Sunday
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætərdeɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks every day is Saturday because he sleeps 16 hours regardless.
- Saturday is the day I pretend to be productive while actually binge-watching Netflix.
- We usually go shopping on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday
NOUN[/ˈsætərdeɪ/]
the day of the week between Friday and Sunday
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Saturday derives from the Latin 'Saturni dies' (Saturn's day), named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and wealth who presided over the golden age. The Romans dedicated this day of the week to honor the deity, and the name persisted through Old English as 'Sæturnesdæg' before evolving into the modern English form.
Breakdown
Saturn (Roman god of agriculture) + -day (Old English 'dæg', meaning day). The Latin 'Saturni dies' combines the genitive form of Saturn with 'dies' (day).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks every day is Saturday because he sleeps 16 hours regardless.”
“Saturday is the day I pretend to be productive while actually binge-watching Netflix.”
“We usually go shopping on Saturday afternoon.”
“Saturday night is perfect for hanging out with friends.”
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