Whitsuntide

Definition

The week that begins with Whitsunday.

Etymology

From Whitsun (“Whitsunday”) + -tide.

Example Sentences

• "The third year he had a tailor staying with him before Whitsuntide, making new clothes for the holidays."
• "There are eight 4-wheel coaches of the open toastrack type, but provided with roofs, and during the holiday season, usually beginning at Whitsuntide, trains are run as required on the one-engine-in-steam principle."
• "The museum purchased the photo album for £420 (about $515). […] The photo album is titled "Reminiscences of a visit to Shaftesbury. Whitsuntide 1892. A present to Auntie from Ernest.""