workday

noun

work·​day ˈwərk-ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective

Examples of workday in a Sentence

On workdays I usually wake up at six o'clock.

Recent Examples on the Web

The open-ear clip-on design reduces pressure in the ear canal, making the earbuds ideal for extended workdays, commuting, walking and other activities where users want to stay connected to their music and surroundings. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Or Paracelsus will recommend a full epigenetic panel and other tests, only to learn that the client has already done them all, takes a long list of supplements, and receives two IVs a week during the workday. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

Flights to the island are regularly canceled and workdays have been shortened to adjust to the new reality of a Cuba without power. — Andrea Rodriguez, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

More than 100 volunteers helped paint the mural over 20 workdays. — Nicole Buss august 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

workday

noun

work·​day -ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective