# Thursday

/ˈθɝzˌdeɪ/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thursday
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. For many people, it is the fourth day of the work week.

For teachers: the day of the week following Wednesday and preceding Friday. In many cultures, it is considered the fifth day of the week, though in business contexts it is typically the fourth day of the standard work week.

## Examples

- We have a team meeting every Thursday morning.
- Since the office is closed on Friday, we need to finish the report by Thursday afternoon.
- The historical shift in retail patterns has seen Thursday emerge as a significant day for late-night shopping, as consumers begin preparing for the upcoming weekend.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I will see you in Thursday" but "I will see you on Thursday" — Days of the week require the preposition 'on', not 'in'.

## Usage notes

- When used to describe a recurring event, it often takes the plural form ('on Thursdays') or the preposition 'every'.

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