Sunday
Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.
Examples
3 of 5I usually visit my parents on Sunday.
I usually visit my parents on Sunday.
The conference is scheduled to commence on Sunday afternoon.
The conference is scheduled to commence on Sunday afternoon.
Let's go for a brunch this Sunday!
Let's go for a brunch this Sunday!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of it as the 'Sun's day'—the day when you go outside and enjoy the sunshine during the weekend.
Quick Quiz
I don't go to school ___ Sunday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
Examples
I usually visit my parents on Sunday.
everydayI usually visit my parents on Sunday.
The conference is scheduled to commence on Sunday afternoon.
formalThe conference is scheduled to commence on Sunday afternoon.
Let's go for a brunch this Sunday!
informalLet's go for a brunch this Sunday!
The study observes patterns of behavior specifically occurring on a Sunday.
academicThe study observes patterns of behavior specifically occurring on a Sunday.
Please ensure all weekly reports are submitted by Sunday at midnight.
businessPlease ensure all weekly reports are submitted by Sunday at midnight.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Sunday best
A person's finest clothes, often worn to church.
A month of Sundays
A very long period of time.
Sunday driver
Someone who drives very slowly or indecisively.
Often Confused With
Saturday is the sixth day of the week, while Sunday is the seventh.
A sundae is an ice cream dessert, though it is pronounced the same way.
Usage Notes
Always capitalize the first letter of 'Sunday' because it is a proper noun. Use the preposition 'on' when talking about things happening during that day.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes forget to capitalize the 'S' or mistakenly use 'in' instead of 'on' (e.g., saying 'in Sunday' instead of 'on Sunday').
Memory Tip
Think of it as the 'Sun's day'—the day when you go outside and enjoy the sunshine during the weekend.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'sunnandæg', which literally means 'day of the sun'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western and Christian cultures, Sunday is traditionally a day for church services and family gatherings.
Quick Quiz
I don't go to school ___ Sunday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
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weekend
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