workaday
adjective
work·a·day
ˈwər-kə-ˌdā 
Examples of workaday in a Sentence
Their vacation provided a welcome change from their workaday life.
the workaday struggles and concerns of the average person
Recent Examples on the Web
But this workaday agenda has been artfully wrapped in therapy-speak.
—
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Yes, deals get done The diary of the workaday sales exec at most of the major distribs is filled with meetings with their acquisitions exec equivalent.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The experience starts at street level, in a room that’s meant to be a transition between the workaday world outside and the scientist’s domain downstairs.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But for the veteran actor-screenwriter-comedian, the destination didn't ring true for his workaday, working-class character.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workaday
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Yes, deals get done The diary of the workaday sales exec at most of the major distribs is filled with meetings with their acquisitions exec equivalent.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The experience starts at street level, in a room that’s meant to be a transition between the workaday world outside and the scientist’s domain downstairs.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But for the veteran actor-screenwriter-comedian, the destination didn't ring true for his workaday, working-class character.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workaday
Cite this Entry
“Workaday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workaday. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
workaday
adjective
work·a·day
ˈwər-kə-ˌdā
: everyday
workaday clothes
workaday activities
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share