five-day

UK: ˈfaɪv.deɪ | US: ˈfaɪv.deɪ

Definition

  1. adj. lasting for or relating to a period of five days

Structure
five <number 5>day <24-hour period>
Etymology

The word "five-day" is a straightforward compound adjective formed by combining the numeral "five" (from Old English fīf, derived from Proto-Germanic fimf) and "day" (from Old English dæg, meaning a 24-hour period). This construction follows a common English pattern for time-related descriptors (e.g., "two-week," "three-hour"). The logic is purely numerical, emphasizing duration.

Examples

  1. The employees enjoyed a five-day workweek with weekends off.

  2. The conference was scheduled as a five-day event.

  3. She completed a five-day hiking trip in the mountains.

  4. The five-day forecast predicts rain starting Thursday.

  5. A five-day waiting period is required for the license.