weekday

noun

week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā How to pronounce weekday (audio)
: 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.
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Many seniors enjoy the casual ambience of the Shawmut Grille for après-ski activities, especially on weekday afternoons. Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 The business is expected to be open weekdays and Saturdays. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 Sherri airs weekdays in syndication. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026 There's certainly a time and place for a beautiful brunch spread and a pan of Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole, but many weekday mornings move too quickly for fanciful dishes or make-ahead menus. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weekday

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekday was in 1534

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“Weekday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekday. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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weekday

noun
week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā How to pronounce weekday (audio)
: a day of the week except Sunday or except Saturday and Sunday

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