Cool MateWeekend
UK /["/ˌwiːkˈend/"]/US /["/ˈwiːkend/"]/
Definition
Saturday and Sunday
In simple words: The last two days of the week, Saturday and Sunday.
Examples
- I love to relax during the weekend.
- We are planning a trip for the weekend.
- He works all week but enjoys his weekend free time.
- The weekend is the perfect time for family gatherings.
- She often has plans for the weekend ahead.
- During the weekend, I like to watch movies.
- We usually go hiking on the weekend.
- Last weekend was full of fun activities.
Usage notes
Use 'weekend' to refer to leisure time after the work week. It's not typically used in formal writing. In some cultures, it can include Friday night.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of it as 'week end' — the end of the work week!
Collocations
- long
- last
- next
- spend
- have
- break
- getaway
- trip
- at the weekend
- at weekends
- on a weekend
- a weekend away
- a weekend off
- long
- last
- next
- spend
- have
- break
- getaway
- trip
- at the weekend
- at weekends
- on a weekend
- a weekend away
- a weekend off
Synonyms
- Saturday and Sunday
- days off
- rest days
Antonyms
- weekday
Common mistakes
- Using 'weekend' in plural form, as in 'weekends' when referring to a specific weekend event.
- Confusing 'weekend' with 'holiday' — weekends are regular days off, while holidays are special days.
- Saying 'on the weekend' instead of 'at the weekend' in British English.