long weekend

noun

: a weekend that includes the Friday before, the Monday after, or both because one does not have to work or go to school on those days

We took Friday off and went to the coast for a long weekend.

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Spacious backpacks, duffel bags, and anti-theft purses are all seriously marked down during Amazon’s long weekend sale, making now the perfect time to shop for major upgrades to your travel experience. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2025 Several thousand fishermen and friends travel from around the country to stay for a long weekend, which gives the area an economic boost. —

Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 What To Know Many schools, struggling to properly staff amid a surge in flu cases and maintain student attendance, are closing for a long weekend, with some shifting to virtual learning. —

Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Upon their reunion, Severide was ready to take that long weekend trip, ASAP. —

Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for long weekend