Whitmonday (Noun)
Meaning
The day after Whitsunday; a legal holiday in England and Wales and Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In England, Whit Monday was traditionally a day for sports events and fetes.
- The church's summer fete is held on Whit Monday, and the whole village comes out to celebrate.
- As it was Whit Monday, the offices were closed, and we were all on holiday.
- In some European countries, Whit Monday is a day of processions and outdoor celebrations.
- We're having a picnic on Whit Monday, so let's hope the weather holds out.