wednesday

IPA/ˈwenzdeɪ/
KK[wˈɛnzdi]IPA/ˈwenzdeɪ/

wednesday — noun

  • wednesdaysingular
  • wednesdaysplural

1. the day that comes between Tuesday and Thursday, falling in the middle of the st

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Definition

the day that comes between Tuesday and Thursday, falling in the middle of the standard working week in many countries.

Example

Eliska has a piano lesson every Wednesday afternoon after school.

every + Wednesday for habitual events

The public library in our town is closed every Wednesday for cleaning.

be closed every Wednesday — state + recurring schedule

Common collocations
  • on Wednesday
  • every Wednesday
  • last Wednesday
  • next Wednesday
  • Wednesday morning
  • Wednesday afternoon
  • Wednesday evening
  • Wednesday night

Grammar Patterns

on + Wednesday

every + Wednesday

last/next + Wednesday

Usage Note

Always capitalise the first letter in writing. The abbreviation 'Wed.' is common in calendars, schedules, and informal notes. Use 'on Wednesday' for a specific event, and 'every Wednesday' or 'on Wednesdays' for repeated actions.

Common Mistakes

I will see you at Wednesday.
I will see you on Wednesday.
Use 'on', not 'at', before days of the week.
wednesday is my favourite day.
Wednesday is my favourite day.
Days of the week are always capitalised in English.

Word family

Common collocations

Phrases

  • every Wednesday
  • last Wednesday
  • next Wednesday

Prepositions

Etymology

GermanicOld EnglishEnglish

Wednesday comes from Old English 'Wōdnesdæg', meaning 'Woden's day'. The name honours the Germanic god Woden (also called Odin in Norse mythology). The Roman name for the same day was 'dies Mercurii' (Mercury's day), which is why the French call it 'mercredi'.