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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Forbes coverage of the shift describes a similar pattern, with homeowners planning for weeknight gatherings and not just holidays. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 There won’t be a doubleheader on a weeknight, so the Dream will have to move the date or location. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Allen created and hosts the long-running Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary and airing weeknights on CBS. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weeknight

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

Rhymes for weeknight

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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