weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt How to pronounce weeknight (audio)
: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m. Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.
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Despite a cold, weeknight windstorm, Cody residents turned out in force for Protect Wyoming’s first public event this week. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026 On a typical weeknight in my house with two toddlers, one puppy and no extra time, dinner has to be fast, fiber-rich and something my kids will actually eat. Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 Keeping a one-pan pasta in your weeknight rotation is always a smart move. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 This year’s event runs on weeknights through April 3, with advance tickets a must. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weeknight

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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