Monday
MUN-day/ˈmʌn.deɪ/
PluralMondays
PluralMondays
- 1The day that comes after Sunday and before Tuesday.
We go back to school on Monday.
Monday is the busiest day at the store.
UsageWrite it with a capital M. Say on Monday (not
incorrect: in Monday). - 2On the day named Monday, when something happens.
I'll call you Monday once I get to the office.
We're leaving Monday for the trip.
UsageUsed without on: see you Monday.
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Origin
It comes from Old English mōnandæġ, meaning "day of the moon", from Moon + day.
Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts
- Monday comes from Old English mōnandæġ. en.wiktionary.org
- Old English mōnandæġ means “day of the moon”. en.wiktionary.org
- The word combines the elements meaning moon and day. en.wiktionary.org