Meaning & Definition of word "Weekday"
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Weekday
/ˈwiːkˌdeɪ/
noun:
- 1. Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday.
- Example: I have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, which is a weekday.
- 2. The days of the week that are typically associated with work or school.
- Example: She prefers to work on weekdays so she can relax on the weekends.
- 3. A specific day of the week, such as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
- Example: Let's arrange our lunch for a weekday when we both are free.
Etymology
From the combination of 'week' and 'day', referring to the days within a week.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hump day:
Wednesday, the middle of the working week.
TGIF:
Thank God It's Friday, expressing relief that the work week is ending.
weekday warrior:
Someone who keeps a rigorous work schedule during the weekdays.
Monday blues:
Feeling depressed or unmotivated at the start of the week.
Related Words
weekend:
The period at the end of the week, specifically Saturday and Sunday, when most people do not work.
holiday:
A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
Slang Meanings of weekday
Meaning: Hump Day
Example Sentence: It's Wednesday—time to celebrate Hump Day!
Meaning: Fried Day
Example Sentence: Can't wait for Fried Day! Time for some fun after a long week!