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weekday

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for weekday, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Any day of the working week, as opposed to the weekend — typically Monday through Friday.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

workday working day

How to use weekday

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

on a weekday weekday mornings weekday schedule

Etymology

From Old English wicdæġ, a compound of week and day.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weekday” mean?

The word “weekday” means any day of the working week, as opposed to the weekend — typically Monday through Friday. In plain terms, an ordinary working day, not Saturday or Sunday.

How do you pronounce “weekday”?

“Weekday” is pronounced WEEK-day (/ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/ in IPA).

How do you use “weekday” in a sentence?

Here is “weekday” used in a sentence: “Traffic is much worse on a weekday than at the weekend.”

What is another word for “weekday”?

Words with a similar meaning to “weekday” include workday and working day.

What part of speech is “weekday”?

“Weekday” is a noun.

Where does the word “weekday” come from?

The word “weekday” comes from Old English. From Old English wicdæġ, a compound of week and day.

Is “weekday” a common word?

“Weekday” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

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