Weeknight: meaning, definitions and examples

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weeknight

 

[ ˈwiːk.naɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

days of the week

A weeknight refers to any night of the week, typically from Monday to Thursday, when most people engage in their regular work or school routine. Unlike weekends, which are often reserved for leisure and rest, weeknights are generally associated with obligations such as work, studies, or chores. The term is commonly used when discussing plans or activities that are restricted to these specific nights, highlighting the contrast between busy and relaxed schedules.

Synonyms

midweek night, weekday evening, worknight.

Examples of usage

  • I usually watch TV on weeknights after finishing my homework.
  • He prefers to go to bed early on weeknights.
  • Weeknight dinners can be quite hectic with everyone's schedule.
  • We often have meetings on weeknights to accommodate everyone's timetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "weeknight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noite de semana

🇮🇳 सप्ताह की रात

🇩🇪 Wochentag Nacht

🇮🇩 malam hari kerja

🇺🇦 робочий вечір

🇵🇱 wieczór roboczy

🇯🇵 平日の夜

🇫🇷 soir de semaine

🇪🇸 noche de semana

🇹🇷 hafta içi akşam

🇰🇷 주중 저녁

🇸🇦 ليلة الأسبوع

🇨🇿 pracovním večer

🇸🇰 pracovný večer

🇨🇳 工作日晚上

🇸🇮 delavnik noč

🇮🇸 vinnutími kvöld

🇰🇿 жұмыс күні кеш

🇬🇪 სამუშაო საღამოს

🇦🇿 iş günü axşam

🇲🇽 noche de semana

Etymology

The term 'weeknight' is a compound word formed by combining 'week' and 'night'. The word 'week' has a long history, originating from the Old English 'wice', which referred to a cycle or turning, indicative of a continuous sequence of days. The concept of a week as we understand it today—seven days—was solidified in various cultures, most notably in Judeo-Christian traditions. On the other hand, 'night' comes from the Old English 'niht', linked to the Proto-Germanic 'nahts'. The use of 'weeknight' began to emerge in American English in the late 20th century, reflecting modern lifestyle choices where weekdays are distinguished from the traditionally leisure-oriented weekend. This term emphasizes the structured, busy nature of the midweek days, contrasting with the more relaxed weekend.