workday

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) Any of the days of a week on which work is done. The five workdays in many countries are usually Monday to Friday (and are defined as such in official and legal usage even though many people work on weekends).
  • (chiefly) That part of a day in which work is done.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English werkdai inherited from Old English weorcdæġ (workday) affix from English work (made of specified material) + English day.

Origin

English

day

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