weekly
n. countablen. a newspaper or magazine that is published once every week. You might buy one to read about local news or specific hobbies.
n. a periodical publication issued at seven-day intervals. Often used to refer to local newspapers or specialized trade journals.
I buy a local weekly to check the community events.
The editor of the regional weekly decided to increase the focus on environmental issues in every Sunday edition.
While daily newspapers struggle with declining circulation, this niche weekly has maintained a loyal readership by providing in-depth analysis that monthly journals often miss.
From Middle English wykely (adverb), equivalent to week + -ly (adverbial suffix) or week + -ly (adjectival suffix). Compare Dutch wekelijks (“weekly”), German wöchentlich (“weekly”), Danish ugentlig (“weekly”), Norwegian ukentlig (“weekly”), Icelandic vikulega (“weekly”), Swedish veckovis (“weekly”).