Workday

/ˈwɜːrkdeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A day on which work is done, typically a weekday as opposed to a weekend or holiday.

She prefers to schedule her meetings during the workday.

The period of time during which work is typically performed on a given day.

He usually works from 9 AM to 5 PM during the workday.

A day of work in a specific job or industry.

For a teacher, the workday often includes lesson planning beyond classroom hours.

From the combination of 'work' and 'day', referring to a day dedicated to work.

long workday

A workday that extends beyond typical hours.

workday routine

The established schedule and tasks that one follows during a workday.

workday blues

The feeling of sadness or anxiety that comes at the beginning of a workweek.

overtime

Time worked beyond the standard workday.

weekday

Any day of the week except the weekend.

workforce

The total number of workers employed in a particular company or industry.

Hump day

Wednesday is often called hump day because it's the middle of the workweek.

TGIF

At the end of a workday on Friday, people often say 'Thank God It’s Friday' or 'TGIF'.