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

The workday begins long before sunrise and often does not end until the following day. — Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026

Not to be outdone, math-magicians on Capitol Hill have been busily subtracting workdays. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

As the workday goes on, the temperature rises and each trash pickup gets a bit stinkier. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Over the years, advocates won eight-hour workdays, overtime pay and minimum wages. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 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