weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt How to pronounce weeknight (audio)
: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m. Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.
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Like weeknight pumpkin chili and chocolate chip olive oil cookies. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025 Reserved time slots online are $20 to $40, and weeknights are typically cheapest. Dan Kelly october 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025 Wheel of Fortune airs weeknights (check local listings) and is available to stream the next day on Peacock and Hulu. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 These easy slow cooker recipes are the ultimate weeknight wins. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeknight

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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