Definition

Noun A night that is part of the week, specifically any night from Sunday through Thursday, excluding Friday and Saturday nights which are typically associated with the weekend.

Usage

The word "weeknight" is used to refer to evenings and nights on days that are not part of the weekend. It implies a night during the standard work or school week. - I usually go to bed early on a weeknight. - The restaurant is less crowded on weeknights. - Do you have any weeknight plans?

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Weeknight" is often used adjectivally before another noun to describe something typical of or intended for a weeknight.
  • We offer weeknight specials to attract more customers.
  • It's just a simple weeknight dinner with the family.

Variants and Related Words

• Weekday: A day of the week, typically Monday through Friday. While "weekday" refers to the entire day, "weeknight" specifically refers to the evening/night portion of those days.
• Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, or the period from Friday evening to Sunday night.

Synonyms

• Weekday evening
• School night (specifically when referring to nights before a school day)

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning of "weeknight" excludes Friday night, as it is culturally considered the start of the weekend in many contexts. It strictly refers to nights from Sunday through Thursday.

Noun

1. any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday