How to Use weekend warrior in a Sentence

weekend warrior

noun
  • There is a lesson here for the weekend warrior.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Say yes to the trip, say yes to being a weekend warrior, say yes to life!
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Young guys shoulder to shoulder with weekend warrior dad golfers.
    — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Even the weekend warrior bar bands are, for the most part, exceptional.
    — Chuck Yarborough, cleveland.com, 3 July 2019
  • Athletes and weekend warriors praised the move on social media.
    — Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, 18 July 2019
  • His new patrol has a couple of guys who are the weekend warrior types — a store manager, an events staff guy.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 8 May 2023
  • The magic sprays are sold in the United States, so weekend warriors are in luck.
    — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 13 July 2018
  • Grab your fellow weekend warriors, hop in a car (or train or plane), and go immerse yourself in nature.
    — Meg Lappe, SELF, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Lu’s study is aimed to help hospitals, rather than weekend warriors, though, which earns it special merit.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 May 2018
  • There were massive lines, filled with weekend warriors, at bars that were once lowkey paradises to get away from the action.
    — Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 24 May 2023
  • Pro skiers and weekend warriors have made out and passed out on those leather sofas while the windows steamed after a deep powder day.
    — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The powder comes in tasty flavors like fruit punch and orange which appeal to many users from athletes to weekend warriors.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2023
  • But why relegate your woodsy regalia to weekend warrior status?
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2015
  • But most are simply weekend warriors, reliving their glory days.
    — Ben Baskin, SI.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Enthusiasts view them as an option for commuters or for weekend warriors who want speed and distance with less work.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Jan. 2020
  • There are plenty of weekend warriors with no injuries but their bodies have acclimated to it.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 18 July 2023
  • But the concept is speaking to a much broader mix, from weekend warriors to families with toddlers.
    — Janet Fletcher, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Mustang Sally,’’ which is banned in most bars around town, and despised by snobbier weekend warriors) in the drum room.
    — Chuck Yarborough, cleveland.com, 28 June 2019
  • The place switched hands and found a new identity, catering to the canyon community and weekend warriors alike.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • These part-time side gigs for weekend warriors are perfect for those who can’t commit to a full-time gig, but want to make extra cash during their time off.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Enthusiasts view them as an option for commuting or for weekend warriors who want speed and distance with less work.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Jan. 2020
  • For weekend warriors like me that are not regularly spending a week in the backcountry, two or three days of battery life is fine.
    — Jakob Schiller, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Or that weekend warrior who doesn’t comprehend the inexorable power of the water.
    — Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022
  • This weekend warrior comes in four size options and can be monogrammed to your heart’s desire for an additional $8.
    — Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, 2 July 2024
  • The Rebel seems better suited as a working vehicle than weekend warrior.
    — Charlotte Druckman, Town & Country, 13 June 2023
  • Running watch-free is beneficial for more than just the casual jogger or weekend warrior.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Keep It Fun The key to staying consistent as a weekend warrior is having fun.
    — Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
  • These simple drills require no equipment and are effective for anyone — weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Skiing is notoriously hard on the knees, and injuries or chronic pain have sidelined many a weekend warrior.
    — Lou Mazzante, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2020
  • That's good news for weekend warriors because there is so much to choose from but bad news for race organizers who are up against plenty of competition.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2019

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