Shrove Tuesday

[shrohv tooz-dey, -dee, tyooz-]

noun

1. the last day of Shrovetide, once observed as a time of confession and absolution, later as a season of merrymaking before Lent.

Shrove Tuesday

noun

1. the last day of Shrovetide; Pancake Day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shrove Tuesday¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

Beating the Hatters gave Chris Wilder's side a tiny glimmer of hope of avoiding the drop but, after this result, I am expecting them to feel as flat as a leftover pancake from Shrove Tuesday.

From BBC

Celebrated as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday in other parts of the world, the name Shrove Tuesday derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

From Seattle Times

The Shrove Tuesday event sees hundreds of people grapple in the street for possession of a heavy ball.

From BBC

Those wishing to take part will be able to nominate celebratory days such as Hogmanay, Burns Night, Shrove Tuesday and the Welsh tradition of Eisteddfodau.

From BBC

By tradition, Carnival falls on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, when Christians begin fasting for Lent.

From Washington Post

When To Use

What is Shrove Tuesday?

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday in some Christian traditions.It is the last day of Shrovetide, the three-day period before the beginning of Lent, which is the season of fasting and penitence that precedes Easter. Shrovetide also includes Shrove Sunday and Shrove Monday.Shrove Tuesday is sometimes called Pancake Day due to the tradition of eating pancakes on that day.The day before Ash Wednesday can also be called Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday).