English · Numbers & Time
Wednesday
/ˈwɛnzdeɪ/
[/ˈwɛnzdeɪ/]
midweek day
Beginnernoun
Definition
The day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday.
Example
By Wednesday, the week feels like it is halfway over.
By Wednesday, the week feels like it is halfway over.
Etymology
From Old English "Wodnesdaeg," the day of Woden (Odin).
How & Where It’s Used
The middle of the working week; note the silent first "d".
Cultural Note
The silent "d" in Wednesday often trips up native speakers too.