Saturday

noun

Sat·​ur·​day ˈsa-tər-(ˌ)dā 

-dē

plural Saturdays

: the day of the week between Friday and Sunday see also holy saturday

Saturdays

ˈsa-tər-(ˌ)dāz  -dēz 

adverb

We visit my parents Saturdays. [=every Saturday]

Examples of Saturday in a Sentence

He will arrive next Saturday.

His birthday falls on a Saturday this year.

Recent Examples on the Web

Written with usual suspects Dan Nigro and Amy Allen, it’s accompanied by a music video starring Saturday Night Live’s Ben Marshall as Rodrigo’s boo, and Cynthia Nixon as his mom. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

The K-pop veterans add a one-off show at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, March 13, 2027, for what will be the final date on their extensive 20th anniversary run. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

On Saturday night, Sumrall, his staff and players aim to put on a good show for the legendary coach. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Saturday through the Santa Clara River Preserve (1368 Mission Rock Road in Santa Paula). — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English saterday, from Old English sæterndæg (akin to Old Frisian sāterdei), from Latin Saturnus Saturn + Old English dæg day

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Saturday

• Holy Saturday
• Saturday night special

Kids Definition

Saturday

noun

Sat·​ur·​day ˈsat-ərd-ē 

: the seventh day of the week

Etymology

Old English sæterndæg, literally, "Saturn's day," derived from Latin Saturnus "Saturn"

Word Origin

Several of the days of the week, such as Tuesday and Wednesday, get their English names from Germanic gods, but Saturday gets its name from a Roman one. Saturnus was the name of an important Roman god of agriculture, known in English as Saturn. The Old English word sæterndæg, "Saturn's day," came originally from the god's Latin name. The modern English Saturday comes from the Old English sæterndæg.