Whitsunday
pronunciation
How to pronounce Whitsunday in British English:
UK [ˈ(h)witˈsʌndi]
How to pronounce Whitsunday in American English:
US [ˈhwɪtsəndi, -ˌde, ˈwɪt-]
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- Noun:
- seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the apostles; a quarter day in Scotland
Word Origin
- Whitsunday
- "Pentecost," late Old English Hwita Sunnandæg "white Sunday" (see white (adj.)); possibly so called from the white baptismal robes worn by newly baptized Christians on this day. Related: Whitsuntide.
Example
- 1. Sandbars flow into the coral sea at whitsunday island national park in queensland , australia .
- 2. The snow maiden suite : iv. whitsunday festival .
- 3. His brief as " caretaker " is to snorkel , swim and sail around the balmy whitsunday islands and send daily blogs and video blogs with the aim of promoting the destination for tourism queensland .
- 4. After a swimming test and a tour of the island , the candidates explored the blue pearl villa - a.k.a. the caretaker 's residence - a private , three bedroom cottage with views of the whitsunday islands .