weekend warrior

American  

[week-end wawr-ee-er] / ˈwikˌɛnd ˌwɔr i ər /

noun

Informal.

1. a reservist who attends weekend meetings of their unit in order to fulfill military obligations.

2. a person who engages in a hobby or activity only on weekends or in their leisure time and is not considered to be particularly skilled, prepared, etc..

   They sell exercise equipment for the casual user and weekend warrior.

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Etymology

Origin of weekend warrior

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Describing himself as a typical "weekend warrior" cyclist, Mike said he was motivated to push on by thinking of the charity Tŷ Hafan, which he is raising money for.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

As a 50-year-old weekend warrior athlete — albeit one who hadn’t swung a golf club since the Clinton administration — I enjoyed my first Topgolf visit a lot more than I expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2022

Norman’s trajectory shows how an introverted scientist can balance a Fortune 500 career with professional weekend warrior status in the often extroverted world of the outdoor industry.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

Yet this is the element of middle age that is always the most ridiculed – the mankini, the weekend warrior, the mutton dressed as lamb.

From The Guardian • May 29, 2019

Antoine’s commanding officer suspended him from recruiting duties, with a notification that he would be kicked off full-time Guard status and relegated to the title of weekend warrior.

From Washington Times • May 21, 2017