Thursday

noun

Thurs·​day ˈthərz-(ˌ)dā  -dē 

: the fifth day of the week

Thursdays

ˈthərz-(ˌ)dāz  -dēz 

adverb

Examples of Thursday in a Sentence

He was late last Thursday.

We went on Thursday and returned on Saturday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Expanding public education, increasing access and quality of care, supporting family caregivers and increasing training for health care providers were among the recommendations an Alzheimer's and dementia advisory group presented to a panel of state lawmakers on Thursday. —My Ly, arkansasonline.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Both were released on bail and appeared at a bond hearing Thursday. —Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris visited one of Georgia's most diverse cities Thursday with presidential, moviemaking and rock music legends to keep momentum with a crucial voting segment in a pivotal swing state. —Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

As of mid-afternoon Thursday, the Dow was headed for its fourth straight decline, while the S&P and Nasdaq were up slightly. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English thursdæg, from Old Norse thōrsdagr; akin to Old English thunresdæg Thursday, Old Norse Thōrr Thor, Old English thunor thunder — more at thunder entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Thursday

• Holy Thursday
• Maundy Thursday

Kids Definition

Thursday

noun

Thurs·​day ˈthərz-dē 

: the fifth day of the week

Etymology

Old English thursdæg, from early Norse thōrsdagr, literally "day of Thor"

Word Origin

Among the many gods worshiped by the Germanic people who lived in northern Europe in ancient times was one whose name was Thor. Thor was the god of thunder, weather, and crops. In the early Norse language, the fifth day of the week was known as thōrsdagr, literally "day of Thor," in his honor. The Norse name came into Old English as thursdæg, which in time became the Modern English Thursday.