Tuesday

noun

Tues·​day ˈtüz-(ˌ)dā 

ˈtyüz-, 

-dē

plural Tuesdays

: the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday see also fat tuesday, shrove tuesday

Tuesdays

ˈtüz-(ˌ)dāz 

ˈtyüz-, 

-dēz 

adverb

works late Tuesdays [=every Tuesday]

Examples of Tuesday in a Sentence

I had lunch with her last Tuesday.

I'll be seeing her again next Tuesday.

My birthday falls on a Tuesday this year.

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

I will arrive on Tuesday morning.

Recent Examples on the Web

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Ahead of its first World Cup game Tuesday evening, Kansas Citians and visitors fought traffic and long lines to enter Arrowhead Stadium — raising fears of some fans missing kickoff. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

For the first two-thirds of the France-Senegal game here on Tuesday afternoon, Kylian Mbappé looked out of sorts. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 June 2026

The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday and asked for the maximum sentence, according to WBRZ. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tiwesday, from Old English tīwesdæg (akin to Old High German zīostag Tuesday), from Old English Tīw Tiu + dæg day — more at deity

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Tuesday

• Fat Tuesday
• Shrove Tuesday

Kids Definition

Tuesday

noun

Tues·​day ˈt(y)üz-dē 

: the third day of the week

Etymology

Old English tīwesdæg, literally, "day of Tiw (god of war)"

Word Origin

The Germanic people who lived in northern Europe in ancient times worshiped many gods. One of the most important of these was a war god whose name in Old English was Tiw. The third day of the week was known as tīwesdæg, "day of Tiw," in honor of this god. Modern English Tuesday comes from Old English tīwesdæg.