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. Example: "Let's schedule our meeting for midweek to ensure everyone can attend."

✓ Grammatically correct

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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 denote activities, events, or periods specifically occurring in the middle of the week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to provide a concise alternative to "middle of the week."

Common error

Avoid using "midweek" to refer to the weekend. "Midweek" specifically means the middle of the week and is the opposite of "weekend."

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "midweek" is as a noun, adjective, or adverb, depending on the context. As demonstrated in the Ludwig examples, it can refer to the middle of the week itself, describe something happening during that time, or indicate when an event takes place.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

39%

Sport

24%

Travel

10%

Less common in

Lifestyle

5%

Money

5%

Formal & Business

3%

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. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and widespread usage. It's commonly found in news, sports, and travel contexts, offering a concise way to specify a timeframe distinct from the beginning or end of the week. While "middle of the week" and "Wednesday" serve as alternatives, "midweek" provides a convenient and widely understood shorthand. To ensure clarity, remember that "midweek" generally refers to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Middle of the week

A more descriptive and explicit way to express the same concept as "midweek".

Wednesday

Refers specifically to the middle day of the week, providing a more direct alternative.

Tuesday to Thursday

Specifies the range of days typically considered as "midweek" activities.

During the week

Broader, encompasses any time within the Monday to Friday period, but can be used in contexts where the exact timing isn't crucial.

Work week midpoint

More formal way of saying the middle of the work week, suitable for professional contexts.

Mid-weekly

Adjective form describing something that occurs in the middle of each week. It's semantically similar but structurally different.

Wednesday period

Focuses on a specific period around Wednesday rather than the broader midweek timeframe.

The central weekdays

Emphasizes the central part of the week, adding a bit more emphasis to the middle days.

Hump day

Informal term referring to Wednesday, implying getting over the 'hump' of the work week.

During those weekdays

Refers to the weekdays, more generic and can be useful if specifying which days are relevant.

FAQs

How can I use "midweek" in a sentence?

"Midweek" can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. For example, "The conference is scheduled for "midweek"", "They offer "midweek" discounts", or "We plan to travel "midweek"".

What are some alternatives to using "midweek"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "Wednesday", "middle of the week", or "during the week".

Is it correct to say "midweek" instead of "in the middle of the week"?

Yes, "midweek" is a concise and correct way to say "in the middle of the week". It is commonly used and understood in various contexts.

What days are typically included when referring to "midweek"?

Generally, "midweek" refers to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It excludes the beginning and end of the traditional work week.