Palm Sunday
noun
: the Sunday before Easter celebrated in commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Examples of Palm Sunday in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For a second successive Sunday, the cherry blossoms remained in bloom in the capital, displaying their brilliant whiteness against a bright blue sky on Palm Sunday, this year’s first Sunday of astronomical spring.
—
Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Pope Francis broke tradition during the start of Holy Week on Sunday, skipping a reading of his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass at the last minute.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
As tens of thousands of faithful holding palm fronds in St. Peter’s Square looked on, the moment arrived in the Palm Sunday Mass for Pope Francis to deliver his homily in a service marking the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most demanding and significant on the Christian calendar.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Easter, the Christian holiday, is creeping up, with Holy Week kicking off this weekend on Palm Sunday.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
What Is the Week Between Palm Sunday and Easter Called?
Before Easter, Christians spend a week, known as the Holy Week, celebrating different aspects surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alison Fox, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Some churches use silk plant leaves or olive branches on Palm Sunday, as palm branches can be difficult to find in some areas in the U.S.
How is Palm Sunday celebrated?
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Lent in Louisville:This 40-year-old seafood joint known for 'best fish sandwich' is a Lent favorite
When is Palm Sunday 2024?
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 Feb. 2024
The ashes are created by burning palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Pope Francis broke tradition during the start of Holy Week on Sunday, skipping a reading of his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass at the last minute.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
As tens of thousands of faithful holding palm fronds in St. Peter’s Square looked on, the moment arrived in the Palm Sunday Mass for Pope Francis to deliver his homily in a service marking the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most demanding and significant on the Christian calendar.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Easter, the Christian holiday, is creeping up, with Holy Week kicking off this weekend on Palm Sunday.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024
What Is the Week Between Palm Sunday and Easter Called?
Before Easter, Christians spend a week, known as the Holy Week, celebrating different aspects surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alison Fox, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Some churches use silk plant leaves or olive branches on Palm Sunday, as palm branches can be difficult to find in some areas in the U.S.
How is Palm Sunday celebrated?
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Lent in Louisville:This 40-year-old seafood joint known for 'best fish sandwich' is a Lent favorite
When is Palm Sunday 2024?
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 Feb. 2024
The ashes are created by burning palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'Palm Sunday.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near Palm Sunday
Cite this Entry
“Palm Sunday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palm%20Sunday. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share