workweek
noun
work·week
ˈwərk-ˌwēk 
: the hours or days of work in a calendar week
40-hour workweek
a 5-day workweek
a shortened workweek
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Starting off the workweek Monday, the high is expected to be around 75, with a calm, 5 mph wind and sunny conditions.
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Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of a long workweek, most people hope to recharge by vegging out and engaging in passive activities like watching TV or scrolling on their phones.
—Harvard Business Review, 15 Apr. 2025
No surprises here, veteran comedic actor Grier is great at conveying Arthur’s increasing exasperation with the constant push-pull of what would be a very busy workweek even without having to dispose of his nephew’s body.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s even a law requiring specific time off: The Federal Holidays Act mandates that all employees with a five-day workweek are entitled to 20 days off yearly, though that number is often higher.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
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Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of a long workweek, most people hope to recharge by vegging out and engaging in passive activities like watching TV or scrolling on their phones.
—Harvard Business Review, 15 Apr. 2025
No surprises here, veteran comedic actor Grier is great at conveying Arthur’s increasing exasperation with the constant push-pull of what would be a very busy workweek even without having to dispose of his nephew’s body.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s even a law requiring specific time off: The Federal Holidays Act mandates that all employees with a five-day workweek are entitled to 20 days off yearly, though that number is often higher.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
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workweek
noun
work·week
ˈwərk-ˌwēk
: the hours or days of work in a calendar week
a 40-hour workweek
a 5-day workweek
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