1
: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off
2
: the period of time in a day during which work is performed
workday
adjective
Examples of workday in a Sentence
On workdays I usually wake up at six o'clock.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
These figures represent fewer missed workdays, steadier household income, and less strain on health systems.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The 24-hour workdays left little time to be me, Mike Fox.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Workday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workday. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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workday
noun
work·day
-ˌdā 
1
: a day on which work is performed
2
: the period of time in a day during which work is performed
workday
adjective
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