Thursday

Definition

Thursday is the fifth day of the week in many calendars, or the fourth day in systems where the week starts on Sunday, commonly associated with the Norse god Thor.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈθɜrz.deɪ/ or /ˈθɜrz.di/
• Respelling: THURZ-day or THURZ-dee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈθɜːz.deɪ/ or /ˈθɜːz.di/
• Respelling: THURZ-day or THURZ-dee

Etymology

The word "Thursday" originates from Old English "Þūnresdæg," meaning "Thor's Day," a translation of the Latin "dies Iovis" (Day of Jupiter). Thor, the Norse god of thunder, corresponds to the Roman god Jupiter. The term evolved in Middle English as "Thursday."

Derivatives

• Thurs (abbreviation)
• Thursdayish (adjective, informal)
• Thursdaylike (adjective, rare)
• Pre-Thursday (noun, informal)
• Post-Thursday (noun, informal)

Synonyms

• Thor's Day
• Fifth Day (context-specific)
• None

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "Thursday" is used to indicate a specific day of the week. For example, "The meeting is scheduled for Thursday." It is also used in idiomatic expressions, such as "Throwback Thursday" to reminisce about the past.

Related Terms

• Weekday: Any day of the week excluding the weekend.
• Calendar: A system for organizing days.
• Thor: The Norse god associated with the day.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The fifth day of the week in many calendars: Refers to the day following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
  • Example: "She always visits her grandparents on Thursday."
• A day associated with the Norse god Thor: Historically linked to mythology and culture.
  • Example: "Thursday was named after the Norse god of thunder, Thor."
• A reference point for recurring events: Indicates a regular weekly occurrence.
  • Example: "The club meets every Thursday evening."