Thursdays
Americanadverb
Usage
What does Thursdays mean? The word Thursdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Thursday or on Thursdays, as in I work Thursdays or The shop is closed Thursdays. Thursdays is of course also the plural of Thursday, the name of the weekday between Wednesday and Friday.When it’s used as an adverb, Thursdays describes when something happens or when an action is taken.The singular form Thursday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Thursday or Do you work Thursday?Thursdays (ending with an s) usually implies that the action or event is a regular occurrence, such as one that happens according to a schedule. For example, saying, “I work Thursdays” means that you work every Thursday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Thursday” or “I work Thursday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Thursday.Example: The shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Etymology
Origin of Thursdays
Example Sentences
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New episodes of “The Pitt” stream Thursdays on HBO Max.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
“If your flight gets cancelled and you’re flying a route that operates only on Mondays and Thursdays, they might only be able to rebook you for Thursday,” he notes.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said he expects a decision by year-end, and the court typically issues decisions on Mondays or Thursdays.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
Unemployment-claims data are processed by state agencies and published weekly, in aggregate, by the Labor Department, typically on Thursdays for numbers covering the previous week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
When we get back to the community center, Luna’s there, even though her lessons are on Thursdays.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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