midweek

noun

mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective or adverb
midweekly adjective or adverb

Examples of midweek in a Sentence

She has to finish the report by midweek.
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Rain chances in Phoenix will be around 20% by midweek, with odds increasing to 40 to 60% Thursday into Friday morning. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Look for flights at off-peak times, like midweek or midday, when premium cabins are less likely to sell out to business travelers. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 Forecasters noted that dry, stable air is expected to hinder development in the coming days, although a tropical depression remains possible by midweek. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025 Fitz is more likely to make MLS debut than Triantis because Fitz was able to train with United for one week, while Triantis just obtained his work visa in Canada midweek. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midweek

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midweek was in 1898

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“Midweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midweek. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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midweek

noun
mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective

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