Wednesday

noun

Wednes·​day ˈwenz-(ˌ)dā  -dē 

 British also  ˈwe-dᵊnz-

: the fourth day of the week

Wednesdays

ˈwenz-(ˌ)dāz  -dēz 

 British also  ˈwe-dᵊnz-

adverb

Examples of Wednesday in a Sentence

I had lunch with her last Wednesday.

I'll be seeing her again next Wednesday.

My birthday falls on a Wednesday this year.

Next week I'll arrive on Wednesday and leave on Friday.

I will arrive on Wednesday morning.

Recent Examples on the Web

There have been no reported injuries or deaths, the sheriff said, adding that some residents disregarded mandatory evacuation orders Wednesday. —Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024

On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024

During Wednesday’s season-opening victory, Dawson Garcia provided many reasons for Gophers men’s basketball fans to be grateful the 6-foot-11 forward wears maroon and gold. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024

Vella then shared that inquiries by the city revealed that conference attendees witnessed Spencer drinking in excess on Wednesday, Oct. 17. —Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English wōdnesdæg (akin to Old Norse ōthinsdagr Wednesday); akin to Old English Wōden Odin and dæg day

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Wednesday

• Ash Wednesday

Kids Definition

Wednesday

noun

Wednes·​day ˈwenz-dē 

: the fourth day of the week

Etymology

Old English wōdnesdæg, literally, "Woden's day"

Word Origin

Many gods were worshipped by the Germanic people who lived in northern Europe in ancient times. The chief of all the Germanic gods was one who is now usually called Odin. His name in Old English was Woden, and the fourth day of the week was called wōdnesdæg, "day of Woden," or "Woden's day" in his honor. The Old English wōdnesdæg eventually became the Modern English Wednesday.