workweek

noun

work·​week ˈwərk-ˌwēk How to pronounce workweek (audio)
: the hours or days of work in a calendar week
40-hour workweek
a 5-day workweek
a shortened workweek

Examples of workweek in a Sentence

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From unionization efforts to requests for four-day workweeks, organizations are facing unprecedented internal pressures. Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 More than 9 out of 10 employees who participated in the trials wanted to continue with the four-day workweek. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024 Rain and clouds are forecast to start off the workweek in the Baltimore area, with sunny weather anticipated to set in Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024 Jessica Nicholson: This song blends a weekend barroom party groove, with lyrics steeped in laidback, workweek escapism, all rolled into one. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workweek 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workweek was in 1892

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“Workweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workweek. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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workweek

noun
work·​week ˈwərk-ˌwēk How to pronounce workweek (audio)
: the hours or days of work in a calendar week
a 40-hour workweek
a 5-day workweek
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