weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Take Rick’s advice and stash a quart for your next weeknight dinner emergency. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Corn-Sausage Chowder Pork sausage, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, potatoes, and whole-kernel corn come together quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026

Forbes coverage of the shift describes a similar pattern, with homeowners planning for weeknight gatherings and not just holidays. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weeknight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight