Weekend - long-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A weekend is the two-day period at the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday, when people take a break from work or school to relax or pursue leisure activities.
Definition:
The period from Friday evening to Sunday night, typically for leisure or rest.
Synonyms:
break, holiday, time off, recess
Part of Speech:
noun, adjective
Antonyms:
weekday, workday
Common Collocations:
weekend getaway, weekend plans, long weekend, weekend trip, weekend activities
Derivatives:
weekends (plural), weekender (noun)
Usage Tips:
Use "weekend" to refer to non-working days; avoid confusing it with "weekday."
Common Phrases:
weekend warrior, lost weekend, make a weekend of it
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "wice" (week) + "end," referring to the end of the week.
Examples:
- 1. I love relaxing on the weekend.
- 2. We planned a short trip for the weekend.
- 3. She always finishes her chores by the weekend.
- 4. He works part-time on weekends.