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.
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Siddhesh Sabnis, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
This design promotes healthier arm movement over time, a phenomenon that becomes especially noticeable after multiple consecutive full workdays.
—PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
The show, which is set in real time, with 15 episodes covering a 15-hour workday, features over 300 background extras as well as its principals, Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Taylor Dearden and Isa Briones.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2025
Peter Millar Jubilee performance jersey polo: $105 Designed for the guy who wants to look good but feel comfortable throughout the workday, Peter Millar’s jersey polos are a must-have.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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“Workday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workday. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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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
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