Thursdays

American  

[thurz-deyz, -deez] / ˈθɜrz deɪz, -diz /

adverb

1. on Thursdays; every Thursday.

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Usage

What does Thursdays mean? The word Thursdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Thursday or on Thursdays, as in I work Thursdays or The shop is closed Thursdays. Thursdays is of course also the plural of Thursday, the name of the weekday between Wednesday and Friday. When it’s used as an adverb, Thursdays describes when something happens or when an action is taken. The singular form Thursday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Thursday or Do you work Thursday?Thursdays (ending with an s) usually implies that the action or event is a regular occurrence, such as one that happens according to a schedule. For example, saying, “I work Thursdays” means that you work every Thursday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Thursday” or “I work Thursday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Thursday. Example: The shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Etymology

Origin of Thursdays

Thursday + -s ¹

Example Sentences

Now he’s implemented “Tech-Free” Tuesdays and Thursdays, which required teachers to reinvent their lesson plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

On Thursdays, after the school day has finished, there are academic board meetings every other week, and she hosts revision sessions for Year 11 students too.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The Goodwin Education Center, the monument’s main gathering spot, is open Thursdays through Sundays, December through May.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A long bearish descending triangle has taken shape, and Thursdays break above could be powerful, as we know from false moves come fast ones in the opposite direction.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

We were allowed two outings a week: Thursdays to La Victoria to visit the men, and Sundays to church.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez