weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt How to pronounce weeknight (audio)
: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m. Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.
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Julia's creamed carrots are easy enough to make for a weeknight side dish but fancy enough for a special occasion like Easter dinner or Christmas. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 On many weeknights, even four is tough to assemble. Rob Mank, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 Kelly, 54, has been hosting a news, opinion and commentary podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, since 2020 after a career in law and journalism that led her to massive success as a Fox News anchor with a weeknight news show, The Kelly File. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025 The Last Five Years offers evening viewings at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. most weeknights and weekends, with 2 p.m. matinees available on Wednesday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s throughout each month. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeknight

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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