adverb
Uncommon
evenings
EEV-nihngz
Evenings (adverb) means Regularly in the evening, on a recurring basis. Example: “He studies evenings after finishing his day job.”
adverb
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Regularly in the evening, on a recurring basis.
"He studies evenings after finishing his day job."
"The store used to stay open evenings during the holidays."
"She works evenings at the library so she can study during the day."
How to use evenings
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to describe something that happens each evening, as a habit or schedule — "he works evenings" means he regularly works in the evening.
When to use it
Common in informal spoken English, especially for describing work shifts or routines.
Common pairings
work evenings
open evenings
study evenings
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Etymology
From "evening" plus the old adverbial -s ending, the same pattern seen in words like "always" and "nowadays."
Frequently asked questions
What does “evenings” mean?
The word “evenings” means regularly in the evening, on a recurring basis. In plain terms, used to describe something that happens each evening, as a habit or schedule — "he works evenings" means he regularly works in the evening.
How do you pronounce “evenings”?
“Evenings” is pronounced EEV-nihngz (/ˈiːvnɪŋz/ in IPA).
How do you use “evenings” in a sentence?
Here is “evenings” used in a sentence: “He studies evenings after finishing his day job.”
What part of speech is “evenings”?
“Evenings” is an adverb.
Is “evenings” a common word?
“Evenings” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "evenings" and "in the evening"?
"Evenings" used adverbially (as in "she studies evenings") means an action happens regularly or habitually during that time of day, without needing a preposition, while "in the evening" typically refers to a single, specific occasion. "Evenings" implies a repeated pattern.
Is it correct to say "I work evenings" without "on" or "in"?
Yes, "evenings" can function as an adverb of time meaning "on a regular basis in the evening," so phrases like "I work evenings" or "she reads evenings" are grammatically correct, especially in informal American English.
What is the difference between "evenings" as an adverb and "evenings" as a plural noun?
As a plural noun, "evenings" simply refers to more than one evening (e.g., "the evenings were cool"), while as an adverb it describes a habitual action happening regularly during evening hours, as in "he works evenings."
