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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Leave it to the trusty cast iron skillet to make weeknight dinner planning a breeze. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 This set is perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or spicing up his favorite recipes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 Jeopardy! airs weeknights on ABC (check local listings). Liza Esquibias, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Assemble it the night before and have a ready-to-bake dish that’s satisfying and quick – perfect for a hectic weeknight. Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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