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weeknight

[ week-nahyt ]

/ ˈwikˌnaɪt /

noun

any night of the week, usually except Saturday and Sunday.

adjective

Also week·night·ly

[week-nahyt-lee] /ˈwikˌnaɪt li/. of, on, or for a weeknight: the weeknight lineup of TV programs.

Origin of weeknight

First recorded in 1855–60; week + night

Words nearby weeknight

weekend warrior, weekender, weekends, weekley, weekly, weeknight, weel, weelkes, weems, ween, weenie

Example sentences from the Web for weeknight

His weeknight program, “Coast-to-Coast AM,” discussed aliens, paranormal activity, and shadowy government cover-ups.

The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio |Caitlin Dickson |November 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
So Serralunga or Monforte Barolo if my wallet is bulging, or Dolcetto is more likely on a weeknight.

What to Drink in 2014: 13 Chefs and Critics Picks |Jordan Salcito |January 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Cream sauce is a little heavy for a weeknight meal, but creamy sauce is totally acceptable.

What to Eat: Spring Pastas |Cookstr.com |May 11, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The left has built up a nice set of niche media on the Internet and on MSNBC's weeknight primetime coverage.

GOP Liars |Matthew Yglesias |March 5, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

There is weeknight partying, haute couture, and plenty of hooking up.

The Carrie Bradshaws of Mumbai |Keshni Kashyap |February 25, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for weeknight

weeknight

/ (ˈwiːkˌnaɪt) /

noun

the evening or night of a weekday