Monday

noun

Mon·​day ˈmən-(ˌ)dā 

-dē

: the second day of the week

Mondays

ˈmən-(ˌ)dāz

-dēz 

adverb

Examples of Monday in a Sentence

I had lunch with her last Monday.

I'll be seeing her again next Monday.

My birthday falls on a Monday this year.

Next week I'll arrive on Monday and leave on Friday.

I will arrive on Monday morning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Claiming her $1million prize on Monday Carr, a medical receptionist, plans to take care of some bills before enjoying the rest of her money. —USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024

The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so. —Jordan Rau, NPR, 24 Apr. 2024

On Monday, April 22, the Madame Web actress, 26, posted a trio of Instagram photos modeling a denim short set with a black bikini top. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024

Due to security concerns, all classes on the school's Morningside campus are offering a hybrid option for the rest of the semester, which ends Monday. —Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024

And in court on Monday, Gonzalez seemed remorseful, according to the Associated Press. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024

On Monday, independent proxy voting advisory firm Glass Lewis issued a report recommending Disney shareholders vote for the Disney’s 12 director nominees. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024

Goldberg joins a growing list of celebrities to speak openly about obesity drugs amid Oprah Winfrey’s ABC special which aired Monday. —Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024

Hui Qin, a Chinese cinema billionaire, pleaded guilty Monday to federal election crimes, admitting to contributions of thousands of dollars to political candidates in New York and Rhode Island that were made in the names of others. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English mōnandæg; akin to Old High German mānatag Monday; akin to Old English mōna moon and to Old English dæg day

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Monday

• Easter Monday
• Monday-morning quarterback

Kids Definition

Monday

noun

Mon·​day ˈmən-dē 

: the second day of the week

Etymology

Old English mōnandæg "Monday," literally "the moon's day," a translation of Latin dies Lunae "day of the moon"

Word Origin

In ancient times, it was believed that there were seven "planets," one of which was the moon. The seven days of the week were named after the seven "planets" in Latin. One of the days was named dies Lunae, which means "day of the moon." The Latin name was later translated into other languages. In Old English, dies Lunae became mōnandæg. The word Monday comes from the Old English mōnandæg.