weekender

American  

[week-en-der] / ˈwikˌɛn dər /

noun

1. a person who goes on a weekend vacation.

2. a weekend guest.

3. a traveling bag large enough to carry the clothing and personal articles needed for a weekend trip.

4. a small pleasure boat, especially a sailboat, equipped to accommodate usually not more than four persons for a weekend cruise.

5. a person who engages in a sport, hobby, or other activity occasionally, especially on weekends. weekends.

6. Slang. a minor offender sentenced to serve a weekend or series of weekends weekends in jail.

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weekender British  

/ ˌwiːkˈɛndə /

noun

1. a person spending a weekend holiday in a place, esp habitually

2. a house, shack, etc, occupied only at weekends, for holidays, etc

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Etymology

Origin of weekender

First recorded in 1875–80; weekend + -er ¹

Example Sentences

She also enjoys doing a "weekender" - camping on a farm with fellow detectorists and the farmer's permission - from Friday until Sunday.

From BBC

This one involves an especially consequential question for out-of-towners: whether weekenders are welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal

So what kind of companion is “Companion,” starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as romantic weekenders in for some surprises involving ulterior motives and bad technology?

From Los Angeles Times

The Route YC spokesperson said the network also included a weekender route starting in Whitby and a cycle touring route running from the ferry terminal in Hull to Staithes in North Yorkshire.

From BBC

Since launching Béis, Mitchell’s products, including the backpack and the weekender, have landed on numerous “best” lists alongside pricier competitors Away and Monos.

From Los Angeles Times