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noun week·end \ ˈwēk-ˌend \

Definition of weekend

:the end of the week :the period between the close of one work or school week and the start of the next; especially :Saturday and Sunday

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Examples of weekend in a Sentence

What are you doing this weekend?
The office is closed on weekends.
I'm going away for the weekend.
She won a weekend in Cancun.

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Other family fun for the long weekend includes the following: Dustin’s T1D All-Stars, Thursday.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "What to do with the kids this weekend: Free zoo, bowling and crafts events," 30 Aug. 2017
Sargent said around $2,300 was raised through advance ticket sales the past couple weekends at local grocery stores, down slightly from previous years because the Kiwanians were not able to sell in front of the RB Vons that is being remodeled.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Kiwanians to hold 49th annual pancake breakfast on Saturday," 30 Aug. 2017
Forecast guidance then suggests an influx of warmer air over the Labor Day weekend.

— tom skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Storms possible, then dry and a little warmer," 27 Aug. 2017
Burch was among many who shared her opinion at this weekend's 15th annual Naperville Wine Festival, which returned to downtown's Naper Settlement after being held for a few years at the Calamos properties on the city's northwest side.

— david sharos, Naperville Sun, "Fruit of the vine celebrated at annual Naperville Wine Fest," 26 Aug. 2017
Although to be fair, my place is more like staying at your family's weekend home on a goose farm—with a quirky aunt who lives in the barn loft and stocks the kitchen with scrumptious foods and local wine and then leaves you alone.

— connie cunningham as told to julekha dash, Country Living, "I Hated Bed and Breakfasts, So I Decided to Open My Own," 23 Aug. 2017
Some of this is having two young kids and a job that requires a lot of nights and weekends, but most of it is just personal preference.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs & Mahomes, Royals & Indians, fickle fans, blaming GMDM," 22 Aug. 2017
Smartphone frustration may await you More: Kentucky State Fair: Here's your weekend concert, exhibit & event lineup More: Stay or go?

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "Renovation of historic Starks and Republic buildings by Fourth Street Live may restart soon," 19 Aug. 2017
Andy Hegan's weekends are typically spent playing in a Golfweek Junior Tour event or some competitive tournament.

— mike hutton, Post-Tribune, "Hutton: Lake Central's Andy Hegan ramps up pursuit of PGA Tour dream," 19 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of weekend

1638

Other Calendar Terms

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weekend

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Definition of weekend

intransitive verb

:to spend the weekend

weekending in the country

See weekend defined for English-language learners

Examples of weekend in a Sentence

Her family weekends on the coast during the summer.

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Players Weekend begins Friday around major league ballparks.

— noel harris, sacbee, "Baseball to show off creativity, allow ‘thank you’ messages during Players Weekend," 24 Aug. 2017
Weekend football could be returning to Brickie Bowl in a few weeks.

— karen caffarini, Post-Tribune, "Hobart's Brickie Bowl set to host adult flag football, youth camps," 18 Aug. 2017
Welcome Weekend kicks off with a Shabbat Potluck Dinner on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. and also includes the teen group's opening event at Tigertail Lake on Aug. 26 from 1:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP for the weekend's events at dordorim.org/welcome- weekend.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Synagogues hosting open houses for new and prospective members," 16 Aug. 2017
Bill Hader's flawless Scaramucci appearance is obviously the highlight here, and speaks to Weekend Update's very impressive booking and casting of its guest spots.

— tom philip, GQ, "The Weekend Update Spinoff Is Better Than Expected," 11 Aug. 2017
But Nixon’s better analog is probably Senator Al Franken, the former Saturday Night Live funnyman whose characters included Stuart Smalley, a lisping self-help coach in five 12-step programs, and Weekend Update commentator.

— kenzie bryant, Vanities, "Cynthia Nixon, Sex and the City Star, Reportedly Mulling a Run for Governor," 4 Aug. 2017
THE SOUNDTRACK: could be ’90s R&B one day, Vampire Weekend the next.

— bon appétit, Bon Appetit, "Giant," 1 Aug. 2017
Weekend passes good for the semifinals and the final are $15.

— detroit free press staff reports, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit City FC hosting regional; VanDam wins Bassmaster Elite," 23 July 2017
Weekend pass: $189.50, general admission; $264.50, general admission plus; $424.50, VIP.

— taylor m. riley, The Courier-Journal, "Not going to Forecastle? There's plenty of other things to do this weekend in Louisville," 12 July 2017

First Known Use of weekend

1901

weekend

adjective

Definition of weekend

:active in a specified role only on weekends or part-time

a weekend father

weekend athletes

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Weekend brunch may be in the offing, and McGill is seeking a permit for sidewalk seating.

— providence cicero, The Seattle Times, "The all-day Café Hitchcock is poised for success," 16 Aug. 2017
Weekend temperatures will hover at or around 90 degrees.

— jennifer larino, NOLA.com, "Stormy Satchmo Fest? Here's the weekend weather outlook for New Orleans," 4 Aug. 2017
Weekend temperatures are expected to hover around the 70s along the coast; the 80s in downtown Los Angeles; and possibly the 90s farther inland, Fisher said.

— joseph serna, latimes.com, "Lightning has already struck 2,100 times in Southern California this week. More is coming," 3 Aug. 2017
Weekend brunch will start soon, owner Luke Fairbank wrote in an email.

— adam lukach, chicagotribune.com, "Restaurant openings: Albert Einstein inspires a restaurant, Build Coffee coming soon to South Side," 2 June 2017
Weekend highs will hover around the mid- to high-80s with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

— kyra gurney, miamiherald, "This hot weather is not going away yet. And it will feel even steamier," 30 May 2017
Closure times for the southbound direction are from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. Weekend lane closures are permitted from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m. the following morning on Fridays and Saturdays.

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "Major work on Dixie Highway may disrupt traffic," 5 May 2017
Weekend temperatures will be in the upper 50s, according to the weather service.

— kirk mitchell, The Denver Post, "Cloudy in Denver metro area, light snow in the mountains," 13 Feb. 2017
Weekend travel hassles: Check subway disruptions and a list of street closings.

— alexandra s. levine, New York Times, "New York Today: A New Year Brings a New Subway Line," 30 Dec. 2016

First Known Use of weekend

1935

WEEKEND Defined for English Language Learners

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noun

Definition of weekend for English Language Learners

: Saturday and Sunday
: a trip or vacation that is taken on Saturday and Sunday

weekend

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Definition of weekend for English Language Learners

: to spend the weekend at a specified place

WEEKEND Defined for Kids

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noun week·end \ ˈwēk-ˌend \

Definition of weekend for Students

:the period between the close of one work or school week and the beginning of the next

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