Thursdays

American  

[thurz-deyz, -deez] / ˈθɜrz deɪz, -diz /

adverb

1. on Thursdays; every Thursday.

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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

Thursday + -s ¹

Example Sentences

On Thursdays, he convenes an interagency discussion of the latest threats.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

She reports her findings into the city’s MyLA311 system on Wednesdays, so city crews can make pickups on Thursdays and Fridays.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

On Thursdays, after the school day has finished, there are academic board meetings every other week, and she hosts revision sessions for Year 11 students too.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

And Sri Lanka's leading technology firm WSO2 made working from home mandatory for its 500 employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Grandma comes for her on Thursdays and Sundays and they take the bus to the hospital to see Mam.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt