week

UK: wiːk | US: wiːk

Definition

  1. n. a period of seven days, typically starting on Monday and ending on Sunday

  2. n. the working days of a seven-day period (e.g., "a 40-hour week")

  3. n. a fixed recurring period used for scheduling (e.g., "week 5 of the semester")

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Etymology

The word "week" originates from Old English wice or wicu, meaning "a turning" or "succession," likely referencing the cyclical nature of time. It is related to Proto-Germanic wikōn, which also influenced Dutch week and German Woche. The concept of a seven-day week was adopted from Babylonian astronomy via Latin and early Christian traditions, but the word itself stems from Germanic roots describing repetition or change.

Examples

  1. She travels for work every other week.

  2. The project deadline is in two weeks.

  3. Our team meets twice a week.

  4. This week’s weather forecast predicts rain.

  5. He finished the task within a week.