1. a meeting of witches believed to be held at midnight
Usage: historical; folklore

Examples

• The accused witch was said to have attended a sabbat in the forest.
• Medieval folklore described sabbats as gatherings where witches met with the devil.
• The painting depicted a nighttime sabbat with figures dancing around a fire.
• Historical accounts of witch trials often mentioned sabbats as evidence of witchcraft.
• The novel featured a scene where the protagonist stumbled upon a sabbat ceremony.