weekend

[week-end]

weekend Definition

• 1. the period of time from the close of work or school on Friday evening until the start of work or school on Monday morning
• 2. a holiday or vacation period that usually occurs on a Saturday and Sunday

Using weekend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weekend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm going to the beach this weekend.

• Example

  We always have a big family dinner on the weekends.

• Example

  I love having the weekends off from work.

• Example

  What are your plans for the weekend?

weekend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weekend

• break
• holiday
• vacation
• Saturday and Sunday
• time off

Phrases with weekend

• long weekend

  a weekend that is extended by one or more days, typically because of a public holiday

  Example

  I'm planning a trip for the long weekend in May.

• weekend warrior

  a person who participates in a physically demanding activity or sport only on weekends or part-time

  Example

  He's a weekend warrior who plays basketball every Saturday and Sunday.

• weekend getaway

  a short vacation or trip taken over the weekend, typically to a nearby location

  Example

  We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains next month.

Origins of weekend

from 'week' + 'end', meaning the end of the week

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Summary: weekend in Brief

A 'weekend' [week-end] is the period of time from the end of work or school on Friday until the start of work or school on Monday. It can also refer to a holiday or vacation period that usually occurs on a Saturday and Sunday. Examples include 'I'm going to the beach this weekend' and 'What are your plans for the weekend?' Phrases include 'long weekend,' 'weekend warrior,' and 'weekend getaway.'