Trinity Sunday

American

noun

the Sunday after Pentecost, observed as a festival in honor of the Trinity.

Trinity Sunday British

noun

the Sunday after Whit Sunday

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Etymology

Origin of Trinity Sunday

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

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Edward M. Nassor will perform classical music favorites, original carillon music and sacred works for Trinity Sunday.

From Washington Post

Organ recital and festival evensong for Trinity Sunday.

From Washington Post

Corpus Christi is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Trinity Sunday, May 20th, he preached for the last time.

From Project Gutenberg

At Clee, Lincolnshire, for example, the parish officials possess the right of cutting rushes from a certain piece of land for strewing the floor of the church every Trinity Sunday.

From Project Gutenberg

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