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

Recent Examples on the Web

The sixty-five-year-old was headed home to Manchester after a long weekend by the sea. — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

While traveling with it on long weekend trips, commerce director Madison Flager appreciated the removable VersaPack organizer, shoe bags, and laundry bag, which eliminate the need for extra packing cubes. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction has morphed into a very long weekend, and Kuechly will have multiple responsibilities after making the hall on his second attempt. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for long weekend

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend