Midweek

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "Midweek" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the middle of the week, typically Wednesday, but can also encompass Tuesday and Thursday in a broader sense. Example: "Let's schedule our meeting for midweek, preferably on Wednesday."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Travel

Sport

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The Los Angeles sisters beat Justin Timberlake, who had been narrowly ahead in the midweek chart, to the top.

The Guardian - Music

Four-night midweek breaks from £475 for up to six.

The Guardian - Travel

The Montreal striker had been quiet since his surprise trade from Philadelphia, only to play a crucial two goal role in taking his side past Edmonton in the Canadian Championship in midweek, and then in opening the scoring against DC on Saturday, after some sloppy United defending had let Justin Mapp set him up from the byline.

The Guardian - Sport

After a rough midweek for MLS ambitions at the hands of Mexican teams, it's back to domestic action as MLS gears up for week three — where perhaps we'll see the first frontrunners for the honor of being beaten up on south of the border sometime in spring 2016.

The Guardian - Sport

It is too much fuss (not to mention far too calorific) to eat midweek, and should not be rushed.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Not for Getafe's manager, Pablo Franco, who had a double header: he coached the A team and the B team, after Quique Sánchez Flores walked away in midweek, less than two months after taking over.

The Guardian - Sport

Hoverspeed (0870 2408070) has three-day excursions for a car and passengers: £89 return midweek; Friday/Saturday £139 return, Sunday £129 return; Overnighter (valid for a maximum stay of 24 hours) £59 return (£10 supplement for Friday/Saturday UK departures).

The Guardian - Travel

Bale came in for criticism for his performance in the midweek Champions League semi-final first leg against Juventus, with match statistics showing the world's most expensive signing had the fewest touches and made the fewest passes of any Madrid player.

The Guardian - Sport

Bellamy had reprieved his hometown club from defeat at Reading in midweek with a free-kick six minutes into added time.

The Guardian - Sport

The Celtic manager felt the midday kick-off, coming on the back of a full fixture card of midweek international matches, contributed to his team's below-par performance.

The Guardian - Sport

Alex Neil hailed Norwich's resilience after they recovered well from the midweek loss to Wigan.

The Guardian - Sport

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "Midweek" to specifically refer to activities or events occurring during the middle of the week, particularly if distinguishing them from weekend occurrences.

Common error

Avoid using "Midweek" when you mean any day of the week. "Midweek" specifically refers to the days in the middle of the week (typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), not Monday or Friday.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "Midweek" is as a noun, adjective, or adverb, indicating something related to the middle of the week. Ludwig AI validates this through numerous examples where "Midweek" modifies nouns like 'breaks', 'game', or 'loss', or stands alone as a noun.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Sport

30%

Travel

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Science

3%

Encyclopedias

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "Midweek" is a versatile term, functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb to denote the middle of the week. Its usage is grammatically correct and prevalent across various contexts, particularly in news, sports, and travel, as highlighted by Ludwig. The frequency is considered "Very common". While alternatives like "middle of the week" exist, "Midweek" offers a concise way to specify timing. Ludwig AI confirms its common and acceptable usage in written English, making it a valuable term for precise communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Middle of the week

More descriptive and less concise.

Wednesday

Refers to the specific day in the middle of the week.

The middle weekdays

Similar meaning with different word order.

Central weekdays

Highlights the central portion of the work week.

Week's midpoint

Focuses on it being the central point of the week.

Wednesday timeframe

Emphasizes a specific time period during the middle of the week.

Mid-portion of the week

Uses a different word choice for portion.

Tuesday to Thursday

Specifies the range of days considered as the middle of the week in some contexts.

Hump day

Informal term for Wednesday.

During the week

Broader and not specific to the middle.

FAQs

How to use "Midweek" in a sentence?

"Midweek" can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb to refer to the middle of the week. For example, "The game is scheduled for midweek", "They offer midweek discounts", or "We traveled midweek to avoid crowds".

What can I say instead of "Midweek"?

You can use alternatives like "middle of the week" or "Wednesday", depending on the specific context. If referring to a period spanning multiple days, "Tuesday to Thursday" might be appropriate.

Which is correct, "Midweek" or "Mid-week"?

"Midweek" is generally preferred as a single word, although "Mid-week" with a hyphen is also acceptable. However, "Midweek" is more common in modern usage.

What is the difference between "Midweek" and "Weekend"?

"Midweek" refers to the days in the middle of the week (typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), while "Weekend" refers to Saturday and Sunday. They denote different time periods within the week.