1
: a day on which work is performed as distinguished from a day off
2
: the period of time in a day during which work is performed
workday
adjective
Examples of workday in a Sentence
On workdays I usually wake up at six o'clock.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Its minimal construction appeals to a wide range of design sensibilities but has all the ergonomic features of the best standing desks to make your workday more comfortable.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
That specific designation, SGE, caps a person’s workdays per year at 130 days.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Available in seven vibrant colors, this double-breasted classic delivers a chic aesthetic that transitions seamlessly from workday to weekend.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Workday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workday. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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workday
noun
work·day
-ˌdā 
1
: a day on which work is performed
2
: the period of time in a day during which work is performed
workday
adjective
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