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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The online retailer has become my go-to destination for everything from cozy lounge sets to chic weekender bags. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Quince Italian Leather Pouch Travel Set $70 Quince The jetsetter in your life will be thrilled to pop this two-piece travel gift set into their tote, gym backpack, or weekender. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 Discounts range from 15 to 70 percent off, with your pick of weekenders, backpacks, tote bags, hard-shell, and soft-sided luggage. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2024 Crafted with a separate shoe compartment, a removable, adjustable shoulder strap, external and internal pockets, and a waterproof external zippered closure, this stylish 21-inch duffel is great as a carry-on and a weekender bag. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 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 10 Nov. 2024.

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