long weekend
noun
: a weekend that includes the Friday before, the Monday after, or both because one does not have to work or go to school on those days
We took Friday off and went to the coast for a long weekend.
Examples of long weekend in a Sentence
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Cohen, the state's star witness, will return to the stand on Monday when court resumes after a long weekend.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 May 2024
To avoid the worst traffic, drivers leaving for their long weekend trip on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, should hit the road before 11 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Spend a long weekend at the beach, exploring wineries, or walking around a new town.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024
These Salons will expand upon the annual Camp Sandbox retreat which takes place every fall, bringing 15 scientists and 15 filmmakers together for a long weekend of idea sharing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 May 2024
From a cruise down the Nile to a long weekend in Savannah, Georgia, here are 15 mother-daughter trips for travelers of all interests, budgets, and ages.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2024
On the surface, a long weekend is merely an opportunity to catch up on sleep, head out for a quick vacation, or spend some extra time with friends.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Space exhibits, immersive art installations, and guest speakers will also be part of the long weekend’s activities.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
The family of five will skip tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and instead spend the long weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 May 2024
To avoid the worst traffic, drivers leaving for their long weekend trip on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, should hit the road before 11 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Spend a long weekend at the beach, exploring wineries, or walking around a new town.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024
These Salons will expand upon the annual Camp Sandbox retreat which takes place every fall, bringing 15 scientists and 15 filmmakers together for a long weekend of idea sharing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 May 2024
From a cruise down the Nile to a long weekend in Savannah, Georgia, here are 15 mother-daughter trips for travelers of all interests, budgets, and ages.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2024
On the surface, a long weekend is merely an opportunity to catch up on sleep, head out for a quick vacation, or spend some extra time with friends.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Space exhibits, immersive art installations, and guest speakers will also be part of the long weekend’s activities.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
The family of five will skip tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and instead spend the long weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Long weekend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20weekend. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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