weekend
The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.
Examples
3 of 5I usually go to the park on the weekend.
I normally visit the park during Saturday and Sunday.
The office will remain closed over the weekend.
The business premises are shut during Saturday and Sunday.
Got any big plans for the weekend?
Are you doing anything special this Saturday or Sunday?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the week as a long piece of string; Saturday and Sunday are the two 'ends' of that string tied together.
Quick Quiz
I am going to visit my grandmother ___ the weekend.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
Examples
I usually go to the park on the weekend.
everydayI normally visit the park during Saturday and Sunday.
The office will remain closed over the weekend.
formalThe business premises are shut during Saturday and Sunday.
Got any big plans for the weekend?
informalAre you doing anything special this Saturday or Sunday?
Data collection occurred over a three-day holiday weekend.
academicResearchers gathered information during a long break of three days.
We need to finish this project before the weekend.
businessThe task must be completed before Saturday begins.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Have a great weekend!
Enjoy your time off on Saturday and Sunday.
a weekend away
a short trip or holiday during the weekend
weekend warrior
someone who does a lot of physical activity only on weekends
Often Confused With
Weekdays are Monday through Friday, while the weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Usage Notes
In British English, people often say 'at the weekend,' whereas in American English, 'on the weekend' is more common. Both are understood globally.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'in the weekend,' but the correct preposition is 'on' or 'at'.
Memory Tip
Think of the week as a long piece of string; Saturday and Sunday are the two 'ends' of that string tied together.
Word Origin
Originates from the Old English words 'wicu' (week) and 'ende' (end), simply meaning the conclusion of the week.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, the weekend is a strictly observed 48-hour period of rest, though in some Middle Eastern countries, the weekend may fall on Friday and Saturday.
Quick Quiz
I am going to visit my grandmother ___ the weekend.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
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