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Wednesday

UK /["/ˈwenzdeɪ//ˈwenzdi/"]/ US /["/ˈwenzdeɪ//ˈwenzdi/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

the day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday

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In simple words: The middle day of the week.

Examples

• Wednesday is the third day of the week according to the international standard.
• I usually have a meeting every Wednesday at noon.
• My favorite day is Wednesday because it means the weekend is near.
• On Wednesday, I like to go for a run in the park.
• Our class schedule starts every Wednesday with math.

Usage notes

Used in calendars and time references; appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Not typically used in slang.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Wednes-day' as 'when' you need to remember the middle of the week.

Collocations

• Wednesday afternoon
• Wednesday night
• Wednesday morning

Synonyms

• midweek
• weekday

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'Wendesday' spelling.
• Mispronunciation, often saying 'Wensday'.