semiweekly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɛm.iˌwiːk.li/
KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌwikli/
adjective
Definition
Happening two times in one week.
Example
The magazine is published semiweekly, so I receive it every Tuesday and Friday.
Conversation
Hey, do you know if our meetings are semiweekly or just weekly?
I think they're semiweekly, so we meet every Tuesday and Thursday.
That makes sense; it feels like we meet a lot!
Yeah, but I like it — it keeps everyone on track.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biweekly
twice
double
Antonyms
monthly
weekly
daily
adverb
Definition
Happening or occurring two times in one week.
Example
The magazine is published semiweekly, so I receive it every Tuesday and Friday.
Conversation
How often do we meet for our study group?
I think we should meet semiweekly to stay on track.
That sounds great! So, how about Tuesdays and Thursdays?
noun
Definition
An event or publication that occurs twice a week.
Example
The magazine is published semiweekly, coming out every Tuesday and Friday.
Conversation
Have you seen the latest issue of our semiweekly magazine?
Yes, I just read it yesterday!
I love how they cover new topics in each semiweekly release.
Root Explanation
Semiweekly → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "weekly" (from Old English "wēce", meaning week). The word "semiweekly" means occurring half as often as weekly, or twice a week.
Memory Tip
Think of 'half' ('semi-') of a 'week' — that's why semiweekly means something that happens twice a week.
Visually Confused Words
midweekly