Tuesday

Definition

Tuesday refers to the second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday, in the Gregorian calendar.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtuːz.deɪ/, /ˈtuːz.di/
• Respelling: TOOZ-day, TOOZ-dee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/, /ˈtjuːz.di/
• Respelling: TYOOZ-day, TYOOZ-dee

Etymology

The word "Tuesday" originates from Old English "Tiwesdæg," meaning "Tiw's Day," named after the Norse god Tiw (or Tyr), associated with war and justice. The term is cognate with Old Norse "Týsdagr" and derives from the Proto-Germanic "*Tiwaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*dyeu-" (to shine, associated with the sky or heavens).

Derivatives

• Tues (abbreviation)
• Tuesday-like (adjective)
• Tuesdays (plural form)
• Pre-Tuesday (adjective, rare)
• Post-Tuesday (adjective, rare)

Synonyms

• Second day
• Day two
• Workday

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "Tuesday" is used to specify a particular day of the week, as in "The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday." It is also used in expressions denoting regularity, such as "We go jogging on Tuesdays."

Related Terms

• Monday: The day preceding Tuesday.
• Wednesday: The day following Tuesday.
• Week: A period of seven days.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The second day of the week in most calendars: Refers to the day following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
  • Example: "I have a dentist appointment on Tuesday."
• A regular or recurring Tuesday: Refers to a specific pattern or event occurring on this day.
  • Example: "We hold staff meetings every Tuesday."