Saturdays

American  

[sat-er-deyz, -deez] / ˈsæt ərˌdeɪz, -diz /

adverb

1. on Saturdays.

   Saturdays we go to the movies.

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Usage

What does Saturdays mean? The word Saturdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Saturday or on Saturdays, as in I work Saturdays or The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Saturdays is of course also the plural of Saturday, the name of the day between Friday and Sunday.When it’s used as an adverb, Saturdays describes when something happens or when an action is taken.The singular form Saturday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Saturday or Do you work Saturday?Saturdays (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 Saturdays” means that you work every Saturday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Saturday” or “I work Saturday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Saturday.Example: The shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Etymology

Origin of Saturdays

Saturday + -s ¹

Example Sentences

In regions with high malnutrition rates, meals will remain available on Saturdays, when many Indonesian schools are open in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

From Barron's

Dion will perform twice a week — on Wednesdays and Saturdays — from Sept. 12 to Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

We butchered two or three Saturdays after that.

From Literature

“Oh, yes! I could really show you some nice things! Could you swing by there tomorrow afternoon? I only work half days here on Saturdays.”

From Literature

My nights off are Fridays and Saturdays, so Monday morning means I have four shifts left until my weekend.

From Literature