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

Wander through Sundance Square, dip into a bar or two if that’s your thing, and don’t be surprised if your trip ends up feeling packed — in the best way — even midweek.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The United Arab Emirates announced midweek that operations had been halted at its Habshan gas facilities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Clean Mistral, an LNG tanker, was cruising toward Spain from the U.S. midweek when it made a 90-degree turn to head toward of Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

She will be 35 by the time of the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, and Maya le Tissier started at right-back against Ukraine in midweek.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He promises the rest by midweek but cannot keep his word.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario