weekender

[ week-en-der ]

noun

1. a person who goes on a weekend vacation.
2. a weekend guest.
3. a traveling bag large enough to carry the clothing and personal articles needed for a weekend trip.
4. a small pleasure boat, especially a sailboat, equipped to accommodate usually not more than four persons for a weekend cruise.
5. a person who engages in a sport, hobby, or other activity occasionally, especially on weekends. weekends.
6. Slang. a minor offender sentenced to serve a weekend or series of weekends weekends in jail.

weekender

/ ˌwiːkˈɛndə /

noun

1. a person spending a weekend holiday in a place, esp habitually
2. a house, shack, etc, occupied only at weekends, for holidays, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of weekender¹

First recorded in 1875–80; weekend + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The lady cyclist and the weekender will avail themselves of their advantages rather than the rural labourer.

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