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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Space exhibits, immersive art installations, and guest speakers will also be part of the long weekend’s activities.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
The family of five will skip tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and instead spend the long weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Set for the Easter long weekend, from March 28-April 1, the electronic and dance-specialist fest is at home near Warwick in the south-east corridor of Queensland — the first Australian state or territory to commit to supporting pill testing on an ongoing basis.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
By the time the water leak started, the long weekend was almost over.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024
For those New Yorkers and East Coasters looking for a proper reset this winter without the long travel time, below five spas and wellness retreats, ideal for a long weekend getaway.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Keep scrolling to check out the other can't-miss deals from the long weekend savings event that are available exclusively for Prime members.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024
Thirty-three years, six significant relationships, forty-two first dates, one long weekend in Paris.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
Popular styles from Ugg, including the Ugg Women’s Adirondack Boot III and the Ugg Men’s Classic Mini Lace Weather Smokescreen are both 30 percent off, and Sorel’s Women’s Joan of Arctic Waterproof Boots are nearly $100 off through the long weekend.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
The family of five will skip tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and instead spend the long weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Set for the Easter long weekend, from March 28-April 1, the electronic and dance-specialist fest is at home near Warwick in the south-east corridor of Queensland — the first Australian state or territory to commit to supporting pill testing on an ongoing basis.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
By the time the water leak started, the long weekend was almost over.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024
For those New Yorkers and East Coasters looking for a proper reset this winter without the long travel time, below five spas and wellness retreats, ideal for a long weekend getaway.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Keep scrolling to check out the other can't-miss deals from the long weekend savings event that are available exclusively for Prime members.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024
Thirty-three years, six significant relationships, forty-two first dates, one long weekend in Paris.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
Popular styles from Ugg, including the Ugg Women’s Adirondack Boot III and the Ugg Men’s Classic Mini Lace Weather Smokescreen are both 30 percent off, and Sorel’s Women’s Joan of Arctic Waterproof Boots are nearly $100 off through the long weekend.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Long weekend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20weekend. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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