/ˈwɛnz.deɪ/

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Meaning

The third day of the working week, after Tuesday and before Thursday.

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Word origin

From Old English Wodnesdaeg, meaning the day of Woden, an old god.

Origin
Old English
Root
Wodnesdaeg

Grammar

Gender
Pluralwednesdays

Examples

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"Wednesday" names the day we meet.

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Here "Wednesday" names the day the shop is shut.

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Here "Wednesday" points to a day in the coming week.

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Free printable study downloads for the English word "wednesday" (The third day of the working week, after Tuesday and before Thursday.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 6: wednesday, inspire, zombie and 7 more words.