Monday

noun

Mon·​day ˈmən-(ˌ)dā How to pronounce Monday (audio)
-dē
: the second day of the week
Mondays
ˈmən-(ˌ)dāz
-dēz How to pronounce Monday (audio)
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.
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Monday was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Monday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Monday. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

Monday

noun
Mon·​day ˈmən-dē How to pronounce Monday (audio)
: 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.
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