Synonyms for

Weekend

Verb / ˈwi:ˌkend / / ˈwi:ˌkɪnd / Another word for weekend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The weekend is the period of time between Friday evening and Monday morning, especially the time when people do not work.

Synonyms & similar words

break holiday vacation recess respite intermission hiatus sabbatical furlough leave

Synonyms by register

Formal

end of the week rest period leisure time

Informal

break time off the weekend R&R

Literary

sabbath interlude

Antonyms

weekday workday business day school day working hours

Common collocations

  • this weekend
  • next weekend
  • over the weekend
  • long weekend
  • weekend getaway
  • weekend plans
  • weekend warrior
  • weekend break

Word family

noun weekend

Usage note

Weekend is primarily a noun referring to the period from Friday evening to Sunday evening. It is not typically used as an adjective, though phrases like 'weekend trip' are common.

Example sentences

  1. I am so excited for the weekend.
  2. We are going on a picnic this weekend.
  3. I have a lot of plans for the weekend.
  4. I always sleep in on the weekends.
  5. I like to go for a walk on the weekend.

Quotes

  • I have to be alone very often. I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That's how I refuel.
  • Better days are coming. They are called Saturday and Sunday.
  • The only reason why we ask other people how their weekend was is so we can tell them about our own weekend.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words