long weekend

noun

: a weekend that includes the Friday before, the Monday after, or both because one does not have to work or go to school on those days

We took Friday off and went to the coast for a long weekend.

Examples of long weekend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction has morphed into a very long weekend, and Kuechly will have multiple responsibilities after making the hall on his second attempt. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Yes, death in the MCU is generally more permanent than a long weekend. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Korea may see another turbulent session when markets reopen following a long weekend. — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for long weekend

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend