# week

/ˈwik/ (US) · /wˈiːk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/week
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. seven days

noun · CEFR A1

a period of seven days in a row.

For teachers: any period of seven consecutive days.

- I am going on holiday for a week starting tomorrow.
- The project timeline was extended by a week to account for the unexpected delays in the supply chain.

### 2. calendar week

noun · CEFR A1

the seven days from Monday to Sunday (or Sunday to Saturday).

For teachers: a period of seven days beginning with a specific day, typically Sunday or Monday, according to local calendar conventions.

- The first week of the month was very busy at the office.
- Most European calendars display the week as starting on Monday, whereas North American formats typically begin with Sunday.

### 3. working days

noun · CEFR B1

the five days from Monday to Friday when most people work.

For teachers: the portion of the week dedicated to professional labour, typically Monday through Friday.

- I usually try to finish all my chores during the week so I can relax on Saturday.
- The company is trialling a four-day week to see if it improves employee productivity and mental well-being.

### 4. seven days from now

noun · CEFR B2 · British English

a way to say 'seven days after' a specific day.

For teachers: used after a day of the week to indicate a date seven days after that day.

- I will see you on Tuesday week for our next lunch.
- The contract is set to expire on Friday week, so we must finalise the renewal before then.

Usage: Typically follows the name of a day, as in 'Monday week'.

## Examples

- I work five days every week.
- The team meets once a week to discuss their progress and plan for the next few days.
- Although the project was scheduled to take a full month, the efficient collaboration of the staff allowed for its completion within a single week.

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