Thursday
noun
Thurs·day ˈthərz-(ˌ)dā 
-dē
-dē : the fifth day of the week
Thursdays
ˈthərz-(ˌ)dāz
adverb -dēz
Example Sentences
He was late last Thursday. We went on Thursday and returned on Saturday.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English thursdæg, from Old Norse thōrsdagr; akin to Old English thunresdæg Thursday, Old Norse Thōrr Thor, Old English thunor thunder — more at thunder entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing Thursday
Kids Definition
Thursday
noun
Thurs·day ˈthərz-dā
-dē
: the fifth day of the week