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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“People have started to drive past on Wednesdays and Sundays because they know that’s when I change the displays,” the 36-year-old said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
Powerball draws occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:59 p.m. and the last chance to buy a ticket ends at 7 p.m. on the day of the draw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
New episodes of “The Shards” premiere Wednesdays on FX and Hulu.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
For this that his mother gave up meat on Wednesdays.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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