noun
Meaning 1
Someone who visits a place for a weekend break.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
weekender
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noun
Meaning 2
Someone who takes part in a sport or similar event at weekends.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
Ellipsis of weekender bag.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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noun
Meaning 4
A place used primarily for weekends away.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- We have a nice little weekender up in the mountains.
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noun
Meaning 5
An event that takes place over a weekend.
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noun
Meaning 6
A small liveaboard boat, suitable for short-term accommodation but not a permanent residence.
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noun
Meaning 7
A person who serves jailtime or other criminal penalties only on the weekend, as part of a special program.
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noun
Meaning 8
a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bag, traveling bag, travelling bag, grip, suitcase
noun
Meaning 9
someone who vacations on a weekend
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: vacationer, vacationist
History
Etymology
From weekend + -er.
Real reading context