weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt 

: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m.

Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Between the garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika, this weeknight dinner definitely isn’t lacking in flavor. — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

For a more economical option, a recording-only version of the show will be screened on select Sundays and weeknights during the Sacramento run. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Neighbors also described parties and loud music at the property, including on weeknights, and said police had previously responded following complaints. — Oscar Margain, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

This One Pan Chipotle Lime Shrimp dinner checks all of the boxes for a cozy, weeknight meal. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weeknight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight