weekday

noun

week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā 

: any day of the week except Sunday or now usually except Saturday and Sunday

Examples of weekday in a Sentence

The library is open on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00.

Recent Examples on the Web

Every weekday, 165 individuals take part in vocational training and life-skills development, and 100 gain real-world work experience through partnerships with local businesses. — Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

On weekdays, traditional breakfast fare is served here and cooked to perfection, while weekends feature an expansive buffet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

The telecasts are taped on Sundays, Miller says, with an audience that feels more relaxed than on weekdays. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Staff recently received a wage increase from $20 to $22 an hour during the weekdays and $30 an hour on the weekend. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weekday

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

Kids Definition

weekday

noun

week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā 

: a day of the week except Sunday or except Saturday and Sunday