Synonyms for
Weekends
Definition
The period of time that includes Saturday and Sunday, usually a time for rest and leisure
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- this weekend
- next weekend
- weekend getaway
- weekend trip
- weekend plans
- weekend vibes
- weekend warrior
- weekend break
Word family
noun weekend
Usage note
Weekends refers to Saturday and Sunday. It is a very common and informal term. While 'weekend' can be used as an adjective (e.g., 'weekend plans'), it is primarily a noun.
Example sentences
- I usually spend my weekends playing with my family.
- My favorite part of the week is the weekends.
- I am always excited for the weekends to come.
- I have a lot of fun on weekends.
- Weekends are a great time to relax.
Quotes
Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless. - Bill Watterson
I have never in my life found myself in a situation where I've stopped work and said, 'Thank God it's Friday.' But weekends are special even if your schedule is all over the place. Something tells you the weekend has arrived and you can indulge yourself a bit. - Helen Mirren
Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them. - John Shirley