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Definition of weekender

weekender

/ˈwiːkˌɛndɚ/
week · end · er
Plural:weekenders
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• noun

1

A person who visits a place or stays as a guest for a weekend.

Example

"The coastal town becomes crowded every Friday evening with weekenders from the city."

2

A small, soft-sided suitcase or travel bag designed to hold enough clothes and personal items for a weekend trip.

Example

"She packed a couple of outfits and a pair of shoes into her canvas weekender."

3

Australian A small holiday house, cottage, or cabin used primarily for weekend getaways.

Example

"They bought a modest timber weekender near the beach to escape the summer heat."

4

British A music festival, convention, or organized social event that takes place over a full weekend.

Example

"Tickets for the annual jazz weekender sold out within a few hours."

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• Nearby Words

week
weekday
weekend
weekender
weeklong
weekly
weeknight

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