# workday

/ˈwɝkˌdeɪ/ (US) · /wˈɜːkdeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/workday
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the time between when you start your job in the morning and when you finish in the evening. It is the period you spend at work.

For teachers: the period of time between the start and end of a person's working hours. Often used to refer to the entire duration of a professional day, regardless of specific start and finish times.

## Examples

- I have a long workday today.
- After a busy workday at the hospital, she usually goes for a walk to relax.
- The transition from a workday to a weekend is often marked by a significant shift in the type of social interactions one engages in.

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