weekender

noun

week·​end·​er ˈwēk-ˈen-dər How to pronounce weekender (audio)
Synonyms of weekendernext
1
: one who vacations or visits for a weekend
2

Examples of weekender in a Sentence

The town is populated with weekenders from New York City.
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Complete your travel lineup with the matching weekender bag, designed with a luggage sleeve and separate compartment for shoes and toiletries. ABC News, 15 June 2026 This lockbox is compact enough to fit in a carry-on bag or weekender tote, and has a tethering cable to affix it to a secure object. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 That capacity is what sets it apart from so many other weekenders. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 From practical gadgets like keychain multi-tools and weekender bags to elevated picks such as cologne, wallets, and watches, there’s something here for every type of guy. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for weekender

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekender was in 1880

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“Weekender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekender. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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