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Weekday - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A weekday is any day from Monday to Friday, typically considered a working or school day. It contrasts with weekends (Saturday and Sunday), which are usually days off.

weekday

/ˈwiːkdeɪ/ /ˈwiːkdeɪ/

Definition:

Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday, typically Monday through Friday.

Synonyms:

workday, business day, working day

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

weekend, holiday

Common Collocations:

weekday morning, weekday schedule, weekday routine, weekday traffic

Derivatives:

weekdays (adv.), weekdayer (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "weekday" to refer to days from Monday to Friday when most people work or attend school.

Common Phrases:

weekday warrior, weekday blues, weekday grind

Etymology:

From Old English "wicudæg," meaning "day of the week," combining "week" and "day."

Examples:

  • 1. I have a meeting every weekday morning.
  • 2. The library is less crowded on a weekday.
  • 3. She prefers to grocery shop on a weekday.
  • 4. Weekday traffic is always heavier than on weekends.

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