workday

noun

work·​day ˈwərk-ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective

Examples of workday in a Sentence

On workdays I usually wake up at six o'clock.

Recent Examples on the Web

In May, 9-1-1 grip Rico Priem died while leaving an overnight work shift and his second 14-hour workday in a row. —Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024

While making the music, a light bulb went off in LP’s head about her 20-hour workdays and infinite to-do lists. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024

If the surf isn’t good, Chris will exercise during the workday, so family time isn’t compromised. —Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

But, in many states, your calculation might also include the fact that, by law, your employer must allow you some time off during the workday to vote, albeit with certain restrictions. —Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

workday

noun

work·​day -ˌdā 

1

: a day on which work is performed

2

: the period of time in a day during which work is performed

workday adjective