noun
workday
noun
1
A day on which people normally work, as opposed to a weekend or holiday.
"Monday is usually the busiest workday of the week."
2
The portion of a day spent working.
"Her workday typically runs from nine to five."
How to Use Workday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA day (or the working hours within a day) devoted to one's job.
Common pairings
a typical workday
shorten the workday
Word Forms
workdays plural
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Etymology
From Old English "weorcdæg," simply "work" plus "day."