weekender

noun

week·​end·​er ˈwēk-ˈen-dər How to pronounce weekender (audio)
1
: one who vacations or visits for a weekend
2

Examples of weekender in a Sentence

The town is populated with weekenders from New York City.
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Head to Walmart to shop more carry-ons, luggage, and travel essentials, or keep scrolling to browse versatile weekender picks, including this popular $8 option from iFly that over 100 people bought yesterday and this deluxe duffel from Wrangler that’s currently 72 percent off. Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Externally, the strap handle sits on the side of the bag, for grab-and-go convenience when tucked inside a larger duffle or weekender. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024 Suitcases, weekenders, and backpacks are all among the brand's Cyber Monday discounts. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 Some items are limited-edition for the customer willing to stretch his budget a bit, such as a special-edition weekender bag created in a custom wool plaid from Faribault Mill, a 157-year-old mill based in Minnesota, for $275. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weekender 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekender was in 1880

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“Weekender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekender. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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