Monday
MUHN-day
Monday (noun) means the day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday. Example: “The meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.”
noun
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The day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.
"The meeting is scheduled for Monday morning."
"Nobody enjoys the start of a new week on Monday."
How to use Monday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe first working day of the week in most Western calendars.
Common pairings
Monday morning
case of the Mondays
Cyber Monday
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Etymology
From Old English mōnandæġ, "day of the moon" — a direct translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae.
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What does “Monday” mean?
The word “Monday” means the day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday. In plain terms, the first working day of the week in most Western calendars.
How do you pronounce “Monday”?
“Monday” is pronounced MUHN-day (/ˈmʌn.deɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Monday” in a sentence?
Here is “Monday” used in a sentence: “The meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.”
What part of speech is “Monday”?
“Monday” is a noun.
Where does the word “Monday” come from?
The word “Monday” comes from Latin. From Old English mōnandæġ, "day of the moon" — a direct translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae.
Is “Monday” a common word?
“Monday” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
Why is Monday considered the start of the week?
In much of the world, and by the international ISO standard, Monday is treated as the first working day after the weekend, making it the practical start of the week. However, many calendars, especially in the United States, place Sunday first, so Monday is often called the second day too.
Why do people dislike Mondays?
Monday follows the weekend and marks the return to work or school, so it is often associated with tiredness, reluctance, and the end of leisure time. This gives rise to expressions like the Monday blues. The feeling is cultural and emotional rather than anything inherent in the day itself.
Where does the name Monday come from?
Monday comes from the Old English monandaeg, meaning day of the moon, a translation of the Latin dies lunae. Many languages preserve this lunar link, such as the French lundi. It is the second day named after a celestial body in the seven-day week, following Sunday.
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