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

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Overall, the vast majority of workers experience pressure during the workday, and many are carrying it home with them. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

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

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