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

These long, exhausting commutes add hours to an already-full workday, making remote working not just a convenience but a necessity. —Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

These are great for workdays or weekends and feature a lace-up closure and leather trim. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025

Pro tip: This should probably be done on a day off, to keep a bad workday from feeling even worse. —Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025

Wearing them is a good way to decompress after a long workday or whenever a headache hits, as the goggles combine heat, vibration, and massage. —Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for workday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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