weekender

noun

week·​end·​er ˈwēk-ˈen-dər How to pronounce weekender (audio)
1
: one who vacations or visits for a weekend
2

Examples of weekender in a Sentence

The town is populated with weekenders from New York City.
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Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Samsonite has branched out beyond suitcases with a weekender bag that’s sleek and handy for short trips. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025 And while a new one may not be at the top of your wishlist, consider a Dopp kit a necessity along with your carry-on or weekender. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024 This weekend’s deals also include stylish weekenders like the Vera Bradley Grand Weekender, Bagsmart Duffel With Wet Pocket, and more. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 Take Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who on opening day last Thursday walked the tunnel leading to the stadium dressed in a Dior by Kim Jones navy double-breasted suit, white cotton T-shirt and B57 sneakers, carrying a black Oblique Print weekender. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weekender

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekender was in 1880

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“Weekender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekender. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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