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.
How to use weekday
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English wicdæġ, a compound of week and day.
Full origin of weekday →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.