weekend

noun
UK: /ˌwiːkˈend/
US: /ˈwiːkend/

  1. The period from Friday evening to Sunday evening, especially regarded as a time for leisure.

    1. I like the weekend so much. [ ] [ ]
    2. We spent the weekend in the mountains, enjoying the fresh air and scenic views. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of time when you are not working or at school, usually Saturday and Sunday.

    1. The weekend is almost here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Are you doing anything special this weekend, or just relaxing at home? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

holiday sabbath vacation
weekend verb

  1. To spend the weekend somewhere.

    1. We weekend at the beach. [ ] [ ]
    2. They like to weekend in the countryside to escape the noise of the city. [ ] [ ]
weekend adjective

  1. Suitable for or typical of a weekend.

    1. It is my weekend car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weekend trip was a refreshing break from our hectic work lives. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weekend" in English means: The period from Friday evening to Sunday evening, especially regarded as a time for leisure., A period of time when you are not working or at school, usually Saturday and Sunday..

The phonetic transcription of "weekend" is /ˌwiːkˈend/ in British English and /ˈwiːkend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weekend": holiday, sabbath, vacation.

Example usage of "weekend": "I like the weekend so much.". More examples on the page.