weekday

noun

week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā How to pronounce weekday (audio)
: any day of the week except Sunday or now usually except Saturday and Sunday

Examples of weekday in a Sentence

The library is open on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00.
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When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the case for January’s payment, SSI payments are issued on the last weekday of the previous month. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025 This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Christian Orozco, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025 Live with Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication (check local listings). Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 Live With Kelly & Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weekday

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekday was in 1534

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“Weekday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekday. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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weekday

noun
week·​day ˈwēk-ˌdā How to pronounce weekday (audio)
: a day of the week except Sunday or except Saturday and Sunday

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