weekends

noun
UK: /wiːkˈends/
US: /wiːkˈends/

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

    1. I like to relax on weekends after a long week at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Weekends are for adventures, exploring new places with my friends and family. [ ] [ ]

  2. A periodic break from work or school, typically occurring on Saturday and Sunday.

    1. She enjoys spending her weekends gardening and reading books. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our family often goes camping on weekends to escape the city's noise and enjoy nature. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weekends" in English means: The period from Friday evening to Sunday evening, especially regarded as a time for leisure., A periodic break from work or school, typically occurring on Saturday and Sunday..

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

Example usage of "weekends": "I like to relax on weekends after a long week at work.". More examples on the page.