weekend warrior

noun

: a person who participates in a usually physically strenuous activity only on weekends or part-time

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Designed by renowned golf architect Brad Bell, the 18-hole course offers something for both the scratch golfer and the weekend warrior. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The professionals share the 100-mile course with weekend warriors. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Sep. 2025 What to be aware of: There aren’t many cons, but beginners and weekend warrior anglers may want a rod at a lower price. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025 Compared to inactive participants, weekend warriors cut their risk of dying from any cause by 21%, and from cardiovascular disease by 33%. New Atlas, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for weekend warrior

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekend warrior was in 1981

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“Weekend warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekend%20warrior. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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