Wednesdays
Americanadverb
Usage
What does Wednesdays mean? The word Wednesdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Wednesday or on Wednesdays, as in I work Wednesdays or The restaurant is closed Wednesdays. Wednesdays is of course also the plural of Wednesday, the name of the weekday between Tuesday and Thursday. When it’s used as an adverb, Wednesdays describes when something happens or when an action is taken. The singular form Wednesday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Wednesday or Do you work Wednesday?Wednesdays (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 Wednesdays” means that you work every Wednesday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Wednesday” or “I work Wednesday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Wednesday. Example: The shop is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Etymology
Origin of Wednesdays
Example Sentences
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Glen's York store is usually closed on Wednesdays, but it will open specially for the first release, when Glen too expects customers to flock to York to get their hands on the stock.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
New episodes of “Ted Lasso” stream Wednesdays on Apple TV.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
The series streams on Peacock at 6 p.m. and will air new episodes daily, except on Wednesdays after this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays have the lightest schedules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
His hands were covered in flour; Wednesdays were his favorite because there were two of us to bake for.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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