Monday

Definition

Monday is a noun that refers to the second day of the week, following Sunday and preceding Tuesday. In many cultures, it marks the beginning of the workweek and school week.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmʌn.deɪ/, /ˈmʌn.di/
• Respelling: MUN-day, MUN-dee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmʌn.deɪ/, /ˈmʌn.di/
• Respelling: MUN-day, MUN-dee

Etymology

The word "Monday" originates from the Old English term "Monandæg," which translates to "Moon’s day." This naming convention is derived from the Latin "dies Lunae" (day of the Moon) and the Proto-Germanic "Menin-dagaz," reflecting ancient traditions of associating days of the week with celestial bodies and deities.

Derivatives

• Mondayish (adjective, informal)
• Blue Monday (noun, idiomatic)
• Mondayitis (noun, informal)
• On Monday (phrase)
• Come Monday (phrase)

Synonyms

• First day of the workweek
• Moon’s day (archaic)
• Workday (contextual)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "Monday" is commonly used to refer to the first day of the traditional workweek or school week in many cultures. For example: "The report is due on Monday" or "She dreads Monday mornings because of the early meetings."

Related Terms

• Weekday: Any day of the traditional working week, typically Monday through Friday.
• Weekend: The days at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday.
• Calendar: A system for organizing days, months, and years.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The second day of the week: Refers to the day that follows Sunday and precedes Tuesday.
  • Example: "The store is closed on Sundays but reopens every Monday."
• The first working day in many cultures: Indicates the start of the traditional work or school week.
  • Example: "Monday mornings are always hectic at the office."