Weekdays
/ˈwiːk.deɪz/noun
The days of the week that are traditionally considered workdays, typically Monday through Friday.
Did you know?The word 'week' comes from the Old English 'wice', which is linked to the concept of a cyclic ritual or a sacred time period.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wekwlo-
“A term related to cycles or repeating periods, indicating a rhythm in nature.”
Old English
OE
wice
“A cycle or series, often used in the context of time and rituals.”
Old English
OE
wēn
“To expect or to hope, reflecting a cyclical expectation tied to the passage of time.”
14th Century
Middle English
wek
“The period of seven days, marking the transition into the concept of the modern week.”
Modern English
English
weekdays
“Days of the week designated for work, emerging from the established cycle of seven.”