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

On-site, there is a 24-hour gym, with complementary rooftop yoga offered on Saturday mornings, weather permitting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

The Wildcats thumped Colorado last Saturday in their final game at the makeshift facility, banked along Lake Michigan, that has served as the team’s temporary home for the last two years. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Forecasters said Tropical Storm Nolo might grow into a major hurricane and could drop 20 inches of rain on the Big Island, with even higher amounts possible through Saturday. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Gerber reportedly checked into the facility on Saturday night and died Sunday morning. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 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.