Tuesday
0 antonyms and opposites of Tuesday, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.
How to use Tuesday
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English tīwesdæġ, "Tiw's day" — named after Tiw, the Germanic god of war, in a translation of the Latin "day of Mars."
Full origin of Tuesday →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tuesday” mean?
The word “Tuesday” means the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. In plain terms, the second working day of a standard week.
How do you pronounce “Tuesday”?
“Tuesday” is pronounced TYOOZ-day (/ˈtuz.deɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tuesday” in a sentence?
Here is “Tuesday” used in a sentence: “We're meeting for coffee on Tuesday morning.”
What part of speech is “Tuesday”?
“Tuesday” is a noun.
Where does the word “Tuesday” come from?
The word “Tuesday” comes from Latin. From Old English tīwesdæġ, "Tiw's day" — named after Tiw, the Germanic god of war, in a translation of the Latin "day of Mars.".
Is “Tuesday” a common word?
“Tuesday” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
Where does the name Tuesday come from?
Tuesday comes from the Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', meaning 'Tiw's day'. Tiw (also spelled Tyr) was a Germanic and Norse god associated with war and the sky. The name mirrors the Roman 'dies Martis', the day of Mars, their own war god, which is why Tuesday is 'martes' or 'mardi' in Romance languages.
Is Tuesday the second or third day of the week?
It depends on the convention. Under the international ISO 8601 standard, the week starts on Monday, making Tuesday the second day. In the traditional calendar used in the US and many faith traditions, the week begins on Sunday, so Tuesday falls as the third day. Both are correct within their systems.