weekend warrior
noun
: a person who participates in a usually physically strenuous activity only on weekends or part-time
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Periodically over the years, some of these weekend warriors have tried to infiltrate Cuba.
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William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
In one grim moment, Vonn, who for years was someone the general public simply could not connect with, became the Patron Saint of all middle-aged weekend warriors.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
There's a lesson here for all of us would-be weekend warriors wondering how much our bodies can handle.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Feb. 2026
Seeing one of the best players in the world react like a weekend warrior at the local park is irresistible eye-candy and endlessly relatable.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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William M. Leogrande, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
In one grim moment, Vonn, who for years was someone the general public simply could not connect with, became the Patron Saint of all middle-aged weekend warriors.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
There's a lesson here for all of us would-be weekend warriors wondering how much our bodies can handle.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Feb. 2026
Seeing one of the best players in the world react like a weekend warrior at the local park is irresistible eye-candy and endlessly relatable.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Weekend warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekend%20warrior. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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