saturday
UK: ˈsætədeɪ | US: ˈsætərdeɪ
n. the seventh day of the week, following Friday and preceding Sunday.
The word "Saturday" originates from Old English Sæternesdæg, meaning "Saturn's day." It reflects the ancient Roman tradition of naming days after planetary deities, with Saturday dedicated to Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time. The Latin dies Saturni ("day of Saturn") influenced Germanic languages, merging with Old English to form the modern term. The morpheme "satur" preserves the link to Saturn, while "day" is a common Germanic root for the 24-hour cycle.
We’re having a picnic this Saturday.
Saturday is my favorite day to relax.
The event was postponed to next Saturday.
She works every other Saturday.
Saturday mornings are reserved for family breakfast.