workday
Workday (noun) means a day on which people normally work, as opposed to a weekend or holiday. Example: “Monday is usually the busiest workday of the week.”
How to use workday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA day (or the working hours within a day) devoted to one's job.
Word forms
workdays plural
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Monday is usually the busiest _____ of the week.
Etymology
From Old English "weorcdæg," simply "work" plus "day."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for workday
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What does “workday” mean?
The word “workday” means a day on which people normally work, as opposed to a weekend or holiday. In plain terms, a day (or the working hours within a day) devoted to one's job.
How do you use “workday” in a sentence?
Here is “workday” used in a sentence: “Monday is usually the busiest workday of the week.”
What is another word for “workday”?
Words with a similar meaning to “workday” include working day, jobday, 9 to 5 and nine to five.
What part of speech is “workday”?
“Workday” is a noun.
Where does the word “workday” come from?
The word “workday” comes from Old English. From Old English "weorcdæg," simply "work" plus "day.".
How many meanings does “workday” have?
“Workday” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a day on which people normally work, as opposed to a weekend or holiday.