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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Sunday is when weekenders usually return home and is before the Monday check-ins typical of business travelers. Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025 The best weekender bags tend to be crafted in either a structured canvas, durable nylon, or luxurious leather—each material with its own unique benefits and flair. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024 Joan & David Weekender Bag Designed to keep your belongings organized and secure, this weekender bag is so easy to travel with. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025 Whether your winter closet needs a restock of cozy sweaters, comfy loungewear, sleek boots, or weekender bags, Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale is here to help. Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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