workday US
ˈwɜːrkˌdeɪ
See also: working day (UK)
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Definition of workday - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
weekdayUSpertaining to a day of the workweekUS
  • The workday schedule is different from weekends.
weekday working day
2.
employmentUScharacteristic of ordinary work lifeUS
  • His workday routine includes checking emails first.
daily regular routine

Noun

1.
weekdayUSday of the week when work is doneUS
  • Monday is the first workday of the week.
business day weekday
2.
work hoursUSpart of the day dedicated to workUS
  • Her workday starts at 9 AM and ends at 5 PM.
business hours shift
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Expressions with workday

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day when teachers work at school without students
Tomorrow is a teacher workday, so students stay home.

Origin of workday

Old English, weorc (work) + dæg (day)

Terms with workday included in their meaning

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daily schedule
standard workday from 9 am to 5 pm
work
the start of the workday
workday
day when business activities occur
workday conclusion
the conclusion of a day's work or activities
work
finish the workday and leave the workplace
timing
happening after the workday ends
education
part of a teacher's workday set aside for preparation and grading
workplace
workday allowing casual clothes instead of formal attire

Examples of workday in a sentence

  • Workday attire is usually more formal.
  • The workday schedule was packed with meetings.
  • She wore her workday attire to the office.
  • Friday is my favorite workday.
  • The meeting is scheduled for a workday.
  • The workday was filled with meetings and deadlines.

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  1. French:ouvrable, jour ouvrable, ...
  2. German:werktäglich, Arbeitstag, ...
  3. Italian:feriale, giorno lavorativo, ...
  4. Spanish:laboral, día laborable, ...
  5. Portuguese:de trabalho, dia útil, ...
  6. Chinese:工作日的, 工作日, ...
  7. Japanese:平日の, 勤務日, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَلِيّ, يَوْم عَمَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁל יְמֵי הַחוֹל, יוֹם עֲבוֹדָה, ...
  10. Russian:рабочий, рабочий день, ...
  11. Ukrainian:робочий, робочий день, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यदिवसीय, कामकाजी दिन, ...
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