midweek

American  

[mid-week, -week, mid-week] / ˈmɪdˈwik, -ˌwik, ˈmɪdˌwik /

noun

1. the middle of the week, especially the time between Tuesday morning and Thursday evening.

   Let’s get together for a couple of hours in midweek—Wednesday for lunch, maybe.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or occurring in the middle of the week.

   Our midweek meals are usually takeout.

   Childcare is provided during midweek Bible classes, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

adverb

1. during the middle of the week.

   Because of my work schedule, I rarely exercise midweek.

midweek British  

/ ˈmɪdˈwiːk /

noun

1. 1. the middle of the week

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midweek holiday

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Usage

What does midweek mean? Midweek is the middle of the week—roughly the period from Tuesday evening to Thursday morning. The word week most commonly refers to any period of seven consecutive days, but in midweek it refers to the seven-day period that begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. The exact middle of the week is Wednesday, and midweek is especially used to refer to an approximate period of time on or around Wednesday, as in The cold front is expected to arrive some time in midweek. Midweek is often used as an adverb meaning in the middle of the week, as in The cold front is expected to arrive midweek. The word midweekly can mean the same thing. Midweekly can also be used as an adjective in the same way that midweek is sometimes used as an adjective, as in midweek meal and midweek meeting. Example: Let’s meet midweek to review the progress we make on Monday and Tuesday.

Other Word Forms

• midweekly
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of midweek

First recorded in 1700–10; mid- + week

Example Sentences

Midweek rates often start at $149, often doubling on weekends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Midweek stays cold with brisk northerly winds, and sleet and snow showers are likely, mainly along northern and eastern coasts, as well as Northern Ireland, west Wales, and possibly the moors of south-west England.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Another social media post claimed to show an email exchange between Wall and someone expressing concerns about stickers being distributed at Midweek.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2022

Midweek deals begin to flourish in the autumn, while storm-watchers start showing up for cozy hotel stays during fierce weather.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2021

Midweek shopping crowds in San Francisco are comparable to Saturday afternoon crowds in other American cities.

From Fascinating San Francisco by Wood, Andrew Y.