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Whit-Tuesday

Whit-Tuesday

9.9
The Tuesday after Whitmonday that some Christians observe
  • noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Martes de Pentecostés
  • Pilgrims gathered in the village on Whit-Tuesday for the annual procession.

Examples

  • In some regions, Whit-Tuesday was marked by local fairs and special church services.

  • The tradition of celebrating Whit-Tuesday has faded in most parts of the country.

  • Many churches celebrate Whit-Tuesday with special services.

  • Is Whit-Tuesday a public holiday in your country?

  • In some regions, Whit-Tuesday is marked by local fairs and special church services.

  • Pilgrims gather in the village on Whit-Tuesday for the annual procession.

  • Many churches celebrate Whit-Tuesday with special services each year.

Synonyms

Whitsun Tuesday
vsWhit-Tuesday
  • UK
9.9

The Tuesday after Whit Monday, two days after Pentecost in the Christian calendar

is the same day but described as the following Tuesday in some traditions

Surface Forms

Whit-Tuesday singular
Whit-Tuesdays plural

Morphology

Whit-Tuesday = Whit + Tuesday (semi-transparent) = Whit + Tuesday

Formally a compound of 'Whit' (Whitsun/Pentecost) and 'Tuesday'; the calendar/religious meaning is specific and may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Whit-Tuesday gets its name from Whit, which comes from old 'white' and appears in Whitsun or 'White Sunday' because people being baptized then wore white robes; so Whit-Tuesday is simply the Tuesday that follows that festival.