workday

noun

work·​day ˈwərk-ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective

Examples of workday in a Sentence

On workdays I usually wake up at six o'clock.

Recent Examples on the Web

That tension with her mother, which is illustrated by her phone constantly ringing throughout her workday, hits its climax with Mohan having a panic attack in the ninth episode. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 11 June 2026

Many retailers that once served busy workday crowds also left, leaving behind vacant storefronts. —Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Researchers found that people in remote roles are spending more hours alone during workdays and have increased their visits to mental healthcare providers. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026

Once a non-negotiable part of the workday, the lunch break has slowly been replaced by something far less restorative. —William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

workday

noun

work·​day -ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective