Definition

A night that occurs during the week, typically from Monday to Friday, and not on the weekend.

Example

We usually have family dinner on weeknights.

Conversation

What do you usually do on a weeknight?

I like to relax and watch some shows after work.

That sounds nice! I often catch up on reading during the weeknight.

Reading is great! It helps me unwind before bed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weeknight → It is formed from "week" (from Old English *wice*, meaning a period of seven days) and "night" (from Old English *niht*, meaning the time of day when it is dark). The word "weeknight" refers to the nights that fall within a week, typically the nights from Sunday to Thursday.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'week' as a period of seven days and 'night' as the dark time of day — together, they help you remember that a weeknight is simply a night during the week.

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