thursday

UK: ˈθɜːzdeɪ | US: ˈθɜːrzdeɪ

Definition
  1. n. the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Structure
thurs <Thor, Norse god of thunder>day <period of 24 hours>
Etymology

The word "Thursday" originates from Old English "Þūnresdæg," meaning "Thor's day." It is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, equivalent to the Roman god Jupiter (Jove). The Germanic peoples adapted the Roman naming convention (e.g., Latin "Jovis dies," Jupiter's day) but replaced Roman deities with their own. Over time, "Þūnresdæg" evolved into "Thursday," preserving the association with Thor while aligning with modern English spelling.

Examples
  1. We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

  2. She always visits her grandparents on Thursdays.

  3. The package will arrive by Thursday at the latest.

  4. Thursday is considered the little Friday by many office workers.

  5. They celebrated Thor's legacy with a feast every Thursday.