workweek

noun

work·​week ˈwərk-ˌwēk 

: the hours or days of work in a calendar week

40-hour workweek

a 5-day workweek

a shortened workweek

Examples of workweek in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultimately, giving employees back their time through initiatives like four-day workweeks is becoming the ultimate luxury, reflecting a shift towards truly valuing employee well-being over superficial office fun. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

An occasionally stormy summer weather pattern will continue through the rest of the workweek. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

As more employees push for greater flexibility, and even four-day workweeks, the idea that success requires constant hustle is increasingly being challenged. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Temperatures are also forecast to rise again during the workweek. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workweek

• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique
• grosbeak
• midweek
• mystique
• oblique
• physique

Kids Definition

workweek

noun

work·​week ˈwərk-ˌwēk 

: the hours or days of work in a calendar week

a 40-hour workweek

a 5-day workweek