Tuesday

[ tooz-dey, -dee, tyooz- ]

noun

1. the third day of the week, following Monday.

Tuesday

/ ˈtjuːzdɪ; -deɪ /

noun

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

Pronunciation Note

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tuesday¹

before 1050; Middle English tewesday, Old English tīwesdæg (cognate with Old High German zīestac, Old Norse tȳsdagr ), originally phrase Tīwes daeg Tiu's day, translating Latin diēs Mārtis day of Mars. See Tiu, 's ¹, day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tuesday¹

Old English tīwesdæg , literally: day of Tiw, representing Latin diēs Martis day of Mars; compare Old Norse tӯsdagr , Old High German zīostag ; see Tiu , day

Example Sentences

Wave data showed swells of more than 20 feet in the waters off of Northern California on Tuesday as winds exceeded 40 knots.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, for example, Los Angeles' city council passed a "sanctuary city" ordinance to bar using local resources to help federal immigration authorities.

From BBC

Hip-hop fans around the world were shocked this week to hear the sad news that one of California’s all-time great rap innovators, Saafir, died Tuesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

Gusts Tuesday night hit up to 80 mph in Crescent City, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Released on Tuesday, Nov. 19, "Cher: The Memoir, Part 1" peels the layers back on one of entertainment's most fascinating talents.

From Salon