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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Stir Marmite into bolognese sauce, add it to a weeknight stir-fry, or whisk it into cheese sauce for mac and cheese or nachos. Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026 The ideal weeknight recipe doesn't have too many ingredients, won't require a lot of pans or bowls, and maybe most importantly, comes together in about 30 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 This vegan chili recipe is a meatless version of the weeknight classic that packs a wealth of comfort and flavor. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 All are very involved fathers, who spend most weeknights and weekends coaching kids’ sports, running to and from junior dance classes, attending middle school orchestra concerts, and supervising playdates at the nearby park. Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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