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Wednesday
[ wenz-dey, -dee ]
noun
- the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday.
Wednesday
/ ˈwɛnzdɪ; -deɪ /
noun
- the fourth day of the week; third day of the working week
Word History and Origins
Origin of Wednesday1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Wednesday1
Example Sentences
A container of roasted vegetables wasn’t just Tuesday’s dinner; it was Wednesday’s frittata.
Together with former Sheffield Wednesday defender Simon, they are the father-and-son team that has lifted Harrogate from the National League North to League Two.
On Wednesday, the Office of the Prime Minister issued a disaster warning on X.
Sitting 24th in the table following a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday, the Spanish giants find themselves in big trouble in the tournament in which they have long been heralded masters.
On Wednesday, state agriculture officials visited his farms in Fresno and Hanford, as well as his creamery in Fowler, and tested finished and unfinished products, as well as his trucks, bulk tanks and bottling facility.
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How Do You Spell Wednesday?
Spelling tips for Wednesday
Wednesday is one of the most commonly misspelled words because the first d is silent.
How to spell Wednesday: The easiest way to remember how to spell Wednesday is to break it into three parts: wed – nes – day. You can also pronounce it to yourself that way to help the spelling stick. Another trick to remembering that first d is to think of the phrase “They wed on a Wednesday.”
More About Wednesday
What does Wednesday mean?
Wednesday is the weekday between Tuesday and Thursday.
In much of North and South America, where most countries (including the U.S. and Canada) consider the calendar week to begin on Sunday, Wednesday is the fourth day of the week. (In other places, where the week is considered to begin on Saturday or Monday, Wednesday is the fifth or third day of the week.)
Regardless of when the week officially begins, in many places Wednesday is considered the third day of the workweek, the five-day span from Monday to Friday during which many people work (with Saturday and Sunday considered the weekend).
Because Wednesday falls directly in the middle of the workweek (around what is called midweek), with two days on either side, it is sometimes informally referred to as hump day. This is a humorous way of expressing the idea that it is the day on which everyone makes it “over the hump,” as if the workweek were a hill with Wednesday as the point after which everything starts to be “downhill” toward the weekend.
The word Wednesdays can be used as an adverb meaning every Wednesday or on Wednesdays, as in I work Wednesdays or The shop is closed Wednesdays.
To indicate the general time of day during which something will happen on a Wednesday, the word can be followed by the general time, as in Wednesday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday evening, and Wednesday night.
Example: I’m glad it’s finally Wednesday and the workweek is halfway over, but that means we still have two days to go.
Where does Wednesday come from?
The first records of the word Wednesday come from before 950. It comes from the Middle English Wednesdai, from the Old English Wōdnesdæg, meaning “Woden‘s day.” This is a translation of (or is modeled on) the Latin term Mercuriī diēs, meaning “Mercury’s day.” In Old English, the Roman god Mercury was subbed out in favor of Woden, the chief god of Anglo-Saxon mythology (equivalent to the Norse god Odin).
Wednesday is just one of the days of the week named after a mythological figure. Tuesday derives its name from Tiu, war god of Anglo-Saxon mythology. Thursday is named for Thor, hammer-wielding god of thunder (and son of Odin). Friday is thought to be named for love goddess Freya or chief goddess Frigg, wife of Odin. Saturday’s name comes from Saturn, Roman god of agriculture.
In pop culture, Wednesday is known as the name of the character Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family series of shows and movies.
If you’re curious to know more about the history behind the word Wednesday, just read our article on the name’s fascinating origins.
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What are some other forms related to Wednesday?
- Wednesdays (plural noun, adverb)
- Wed (abbreviation)
- Wed. (abbreviation)
- Weds (abbreviation)
- Weds. (abbreviation)
What are some synonyms for Wednesday?
- hump day (slang)
What are some words that share a root or word element with Wednesday?
What are some words that often get used in discussing Wednesday?
How is Wednesday used in real life?
Wednesday is especially associated with its position in the middle of the workweek, meaning it is often seen as a hopeful halfway point to the weekend.
Wednesday!! Halfway to the weekend! I can see Friday from here!
— Zay Keyz (@keyz_zay) January 13, 2021
just your midweek reminder to check (even double triple check) who’s in that group chat before hitting send … happy wednesday
— gabby (@gabbazaba) January 13, 2021
Why does this week feel like it’s takin a month to get to Wednesday
— kaylaGracie🧸 (@kayla_ramos_) August 26, 2020
Try using Wednesday!
Which mythological figure is Wednesday named for?
A. Hermes
B. Woden
C. Ares
D. Saturn
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