Monday

noun

Mon·​day ˈmən-(ˌ)dā How to pronounce Monday (audio)
-dē
: the second day of the week
Mondays
ˈmən-(ˌ)dāz, 
-dēz How to pronounce Monday (audio)
adverb

Examples of Monday in a Sentence

I had lunch with her last Monday. I'll be seeing her again next Monday. My birthday falls on a Monday this year. Next week I'll arrive on Monday and leave on Friday. I will arrive on Monday morning.
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The Braves have made their first trade ahead of Monday’s deadline, the club announced Saturday. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Jorge Soler drove in a run for the Angels, who pulled right-handed starter Jose Soriano from his outing as a precaution in advance of Monday’s trade deadline. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 The Charlotte City Council is expected to discuss the I-77 South toll project in its transportation committee on Monday. — Dj Simmons august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 In a bid to bolster their roster before Monday's trade deadline, Cleveland sent catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer to Milwaukee. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Monday

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English mōnandæg; akin to Old High German mānatag Monday; akin to Old English mōna moon and to Old English dæg day

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Monday was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing Monday

Rhymes for Monday

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Mondale
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“Monday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Monday. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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Monday

noun
Mon·​day ˈmən-dē How to pronounce Monday (audio)
: the second day of the week
Etymology

Old English mōnandæg "Monday," literally "the moon's day," a translation of Latin dies Lunae "day of the moon"

Word Origin
In ancient times, it was believed that there were seven "planets," one of which was the moon. The seven days of the week were named after the seven "planets" in Latin. One of the days was named dies Lunae, which means "day of the moon." The Latin name was later translated into other languages. In Old English, dies Lunae became mōnandæg. The word Monday comes from the Old English mōnandæg.
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