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.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 11 June 2025
For Harry, love is elusive, but a good match would be as valuable as the deals that fill his workdays.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
This option from notable Danish designer Montana Furniture (known for its modular storage solutions and vibrant paint jobs) boasts a myriad of eye-catching colors like a fiery red, energetic lilac, and cobalt blue to bring an air of excitement to your workday.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
The device would collect brainwave data during the workday and transmit it wirelessly to a human or machine overseer, who could intervene if the worker’s mental load falls outside the optimal range.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 May 2025
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“Workday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workday. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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
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