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Definition of semiweekly

semiweekly

/ˌsɛm.iˈwiːk.li/
sem · i · week · ly
Plural:semiweeklies
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semiweekly Lexical Profile

semiweekly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Occurring, done, or published twice a week.

Example

"The committee holds semiweekly meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays to review project milestones."

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• adverb

1

Twice a week; at half-weekly intervals.

Example

"Trash and recycling are collected semiweekly in our neighborhood."

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• noun

1

A newspaper or periodical that is published twice a week.

Example

"The local paper transitioned from a daily broadsheet to a community semiweekly."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike "biweekly," which is famously ambiguous because it can mean either twice a week or once every two weeks, "semiweekly" strictly means occurring twice a week.

• Rhymes for semiweekly

• Nearby Words

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semolina
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semiweekly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semiweekly
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