semiweekly
Americanadjective
noun
PLURAL
semiweekliesadverb
Usage
What does semiweekly mean? Semiweekly means twice a week.It can be used this way as an adjective, as in a semiweekly meeting, or an adverb, as in We plan to meet semiweekly. The word biweekly is a synonym, but it can also mean once every two weeks. Although semiweekly is typically only used to mean twice a week—not every two weeks—it can still be confusing. The best (and maybe only) way to be perfectly clear is to just say “twice a week.”Semiweekly can also be used as a noun referring to a publication that’s published twice per week (as opposed to a weekly or daily, for example).Example: Let’s plan to meet semiweekly, every Tuesday and Friday.
Commonly Confused
See bi- 1.
Etymology
Origin of semiweekly
Example Sentences
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Besides EnhanceFitness, Cloud Bamboo’s offerings currently include a weekly Matter of Balance fall-prevention workshop in English and Vietnamese, a semiweekly yoga/meditation class in English and Mandarin, and a weekly karaoke session for Vietnamese speakers.
From Seattle Times
After Friday, unvaccinated workers who won’t submit to semiweekly coronavirus testing will be placed on unpaid leave.
From Washington Times
But at least one of her programs persists: “Happy Hour with Dr. T,” a semiweekly Bible study on Instagram Live that intermingles faith with erroneous claims about covid-19 with QAnon conspiracy theories.
From Washington Post
Other tax deadlines include estimated tax payments, which are due quarterly, and payroll taxes, which are deposited monthly or semiweekly.
From Washington Times
She continued meeting her physical therapist on video calls semiweekly.
From Seattle Times
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