Saturday

[ sat-er-dey, -dee ]

noun

1. the seventh day of the week, following Friday.

Saturday

/ ˈsætədɪ; -deɪ /

noun

1. the seventh and last day of the week: the Jewish Sabbath

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saturday¹

before 900; Middle English Saturdai; Old English Saternesdæg, partial translation of Latin Sāturnī diēs Saturn's day; cognate with Dutch zaterdag, Low German saterdag

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saturday¹

Old English sæternes dæg, translation of Latin Sāturnī diēs day of Saturn; compare Middle Dutch saterdach, Dutch zaterdag

Example Sentences

On top of that, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall could fall Friday and Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Saturday, Acevedo, a spry and agile senior, moved quickly to inspect the orchard.

From Los Angeles Times

But he remains in charge for Saturday's home game against leaders Liverpool.

From BBC

Warren Gatland says he wants to continue as Wales head coach as he prepares to face world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

From BBC

More than a quarter of a century later, Foster will step onto that same field Saturday night needing to prove himself anew against another team wearing the loathsome cardinal and gold.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• day off
• rest day