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

Many of these styles move seamlessly from everyday life to special occasions, from workdays to weekend outings, and yes, even vacation. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

In long-winter states up north, many parks light cross-country and snowshoe trails with torches or electric lights to keep people active outdoors even when workdays begin and end in the dark. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026

For millions of professionals, the workday looks like long hours sitting at a desk, minimal movement, and the accumulation of physical strain over time. —Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026

Each episode will depict an hour of a 15-hour workday for the doctors and nurses. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 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
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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