Monday
|Mon/day|
A1
/ˈmʌn.deɪ/
first weekday
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Monday' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'Monandæg', where 'Monan' referred to the moon and 'dæg' meant 'day'.
Historical Evolution
'Monandæg' transformed into the Middle English word 'Monenday', and eventually became the modern English word 'Monday'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'day of the moon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the first day of the week'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the day of the week following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.
I have a meeting scheduled for Monday.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35