weekender

noun

week·​end·​er ˈwēk-ˈen-dər How to pronounce weekender (audio)
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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Shop the best weekender bags Now arriving: Your new go-to travel bag. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 July 2025 Here’s a guide for weekenders, seasonal cruisers and the staycation set that’ll definitely get those steps in. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 This July weekender makes for the perfect personal item on a flight—pair it with one of our top carry-on options above thanks to its luggage sleeve that slips over a suitcase handle—or choice of luggage for a quick getaway. Jamie Hergenrader, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 The 7,500-acre property west of St. Louis is home to a mix of residents, weekenders, and regulars—many of whom now support the Kevin Corn Golf Academy. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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