Wednesdays

American  

[wenz-deyz, -deez] / ˈwɛnz deɪz, -diz /

adverb

1. on or during Wednesdays; every Wednesday.

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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

Wednesday, -s ¹

Example Sentences

Unfazed, Mahama's government declared Wednesdays "fugu" day on his return home, with traders and weavers reporting a spike in demand for the centuries-old attire since.

From Barron's

The show, airing live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a five-week run that concludes Feb. 17, is a novel undertaking for the streaming giant.

From Los Angeles Times

New episodes of “Shrinking” stream Wednesdays on Apple TV.

From Salon

“She said she is only there on Saturdays and Wednesdays,” Door offered.

From Literature

The attendance rate on Mondays is now as high as it was on Wednesdays in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal