Monday

[ muhn-dey, -dee ]

noun

1. the second day of the week, following Sunday.

Monday

/ ˈmʌndɪ; -deɪ /

noun

1. the second day of the week; first day of the working week

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monday¹

before 1000; Middle English Mone ( n ) day, Old English mōn ( an ) dæg, translation of Late Latin lūnae diēs moon's day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monday¹

Old English mōnandæg moon's day, translation of Late Latin lūnae diēs

Example Sentences

The winner will be announced in the New Year, with the top five revealed in reverse order between Monday 6 and Friday 10 January.

From BBC

On Monday, a federal judge will hear closing arguments in the second major antitrust trial against Google — the one involving advertising technology — in the U.S.

From New York Times

“I’m very excited for Season 3,” the Emmy-winning “The Last of Us” star told Rotten Tomatoes at the Governors Awards on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

The news of the 20-year-old singer’s departure came during Monday’s episode of the reality competition series, as coach Stefani introduced the contestants for her team’s next round of Knockouts to mentor Sting.

From Los Angeles Times

“One Tree Hill” alum Jana Kramer wrote Monday on an Instagram story that Teal was “always so sweet and kind and was so fun to work alongside,” USA Today reported.

From Los Angeles Times