First Known Use: before 12th century
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week
noun \ˈwēk\
: a period of seven days
: any period of seven days in a row
: the days from Monday through Friday when people usually work
Full Definition of WEEK
1
a : any of a series of 7-day cycles used in various calendars; especially : a 7-day cycle beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday b (1) : a week beginning with a specified day or containing a specified holiday <the week of the 18th> (2) : a week appointed for public recognition of some cause
2
a : any seven consecutive days b : a series of regular working, business, or school days during each 7-day period
3
British : a time seven days before or after a specified day <last Sunday week>
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Origin of WEEK
Middle English weke, from Old English wicu, wucu; akin to Old High German wehha week and perhaps to Latin vicis change, alternation, Old High German wehsal exchange
WEEK Defined for Kids
week
noun \ˈwēk\
Definition of WEEK for Kids
1
: seven days in a row especially beginning with Sunday and ending with Saturday
2
: the working or school days that come between Sunday and Saturday
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