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Thursday

SayTHURZ-day/ˈθɜɹzˌdeɪ//ˈθɜːzdeɪ/AUS/ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/

PluralThursdays

2 meanings of Thursday

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    The day that comes after Wednesday and before Friday.

    We have a math test on Thursday.

    The library stays open late every Thursday.

    UsageWrite it with a big T. Say on Thursday, but next Thursday with no on.

  2. 2
    adverbCanadaUS
    On the day after Wednesday and before Friday.

    Let's meet Thursday after lunch.

    She's flying home Thursday.

    UsageYou can drop on: see you Thursday. In school writing, on Thursday is safer.

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Origin

It comes from Old English words meaning "Thor's day." Thor was the thunder god. The Latin name meant "day of Jove," and Thor was linked to that Roman god.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 4 facts