weekend
2 synonyms for weekend, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The break at the end of the working week, typically Saturday and Sunday.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Saturday and Sunday
days off
How to use weekend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
long weekend
weekend getaway
over the weekend
Etymology
A compound of week and end, originally a Northern English regional term that spread into general use in the late 19th century.
Full origin of weekend →Frequently asked questions
What does “weekend” mean?
The word “weekend” means the break at the end of the working week, typically Saturday and Sunday. In plain terms, the two days off at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday.
How do you pronounce “weekend”?
“Weekend” is pronounced wee-KEHND (/ˈwiˌkɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “weekend” in a sentence?
Here is “weekend” used in a sentence: “We're planning a trip to the coast this weekend.”
What part of speech is “weekend”?
Depending on how it is used, “weekend” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “weekend” come from?
The word “weekend” dates back to around 1800. A compound of week and end, originally a Northern English regional term that spread into general use in the late 19th century.
Is “weekend” a common word?
“Weekend” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “weekend” have?
“Weekend” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the break at the end of the working week, typically Saturday and Sunday.
What days are the weekend?
In most of the world the weekend is Saturday and Sunday, the two days off at the end of the working week. It is not universal, though: in many Middle Eastern countries the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, reflecting local working patterns and religious observance.
What is the difference between a weekend and a weekday?
Weekdays are the working days of the week — usually Monday to Friday — when most people go to work or school. The weekend is the break that follows, typically Saturday and Sunday, set aside for rest and leisure. Together they make up the seven-day week.
Why is the weekend Saturday and Sunday?
The two-day weekend grew out of religious rest days — Sunday for Christians and Saturday for Jews — and was cemented by twentieth-century labour reforms. Employers found that giving workers both days improved productivity and morale, and the Saturday–Sunday break gradually became the standard across much of the world.
