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workday

/ˈwɝːkdeɪ/
work · day
Plural:workdays
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Adjective:workday
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• noun

1

A day on which work or regular employment is performed, as distinguished from a weekend or holiday.

Example

"Because the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will not be a regular workday."

2

The specific period of time or number of hours during a day spent doing paid work.

Example

"After a demanding ten-hour workday, she enjoyed a quiet evening reading on the porch."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or occurring on a regular day of employment; characteristic of ordinary daily life and routine.

Example

"The transit authority increased train frequency to accommodate the heavy workday commute."

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• Nearby Words

workbook
workboot
workcamp
workday
worker
workfare
workflow

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'weorcdæg', a compound of 'weorc' (work) and 'dæg' (day), historically distinguishing days of labor from the Sabbath or feast days.

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