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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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The good news is that with the right prep, broccoli freezes beautifully—saving you time, prep, and brain power on a busy weeknight. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 Dinner will be served on weeknights, with brunch on the weekends. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025 Your weeknight dinners and holiday cooking will thank you. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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