noun

Saturday

The day between Friday and Sunday.

We visit the farmers market every Saturday morning.

Etymology

The day-name preserves the Roman association of this day with Saturn. English combines the deity's name with its inherited word for day.

More examples

  • The library closes early on Saturday.
  • She works Saturdays and takes Mondays off.
  • Our guests arrive Friday and leave Saturday afternoon.

Forms

Saturday · Saturdays