weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt How to pronounce weeknight (audio)
: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m. Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.
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Wheel of Fortune airs weeknights (check local listings) on ABC. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Broccoli Rice With Eggs This simple one-pot broccoli rice is a cozy weeknight option that will delight both adults and children alike. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025 The ultimate last-minute weeknight dinner. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 Pricing varies depending on the performance date and seating location, with weeknight shows typically offering better value than weekend dates. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeknight

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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