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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The brand introduced its first range of leather goods, from weekender bags to small accessories, all made in Japan, a traditionally important country for Lardini’s business. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The car also comes with a matching Porsche Design chronograph watch, a Night Green leather weekender bag, a 1:18 scale model of the car, and a book chronicling the design and production process. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 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 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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