Weekday

/ˈwiːkˌdeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday.
I have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, which is a weekday.
The days of the week that are typically associated with work or school.
She prefers to work on weekdays so she can relax on the weekends.
A specific day of the week, such as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
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

Hump Day
It's Wednesday—time to celebrate Hump Day!
Fried Day
Can't wait for Fried Day! Time for some fun after a long week!