Tuesday
noun
Tues·day ˈtüz-(ˌ)dā 
ˈtyüz-,
-dē
: the third day of the week
Tuesdays
ˈtüz-(ˌ)dāz
adverb ˈtyüz-
-dēz
Example Sentences
I had lunch with her last Tuesday. I'll be seeing her again next Tuesday. My birthday falls on a Tuesday this year. Next week I'll arrive on Tuesday and leave on Friday. I will arrive on Tuesday morning.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English tiwesday, from Old English tīwesdæg (akin to Old High German zīostag Tuesday), from Old English Tīw Tiu + dæg day — more at deity
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing Tuesday
Kids Definition
Tuesday
noun
Tues·day ˈtüz-dē
ˈtyüz-
: the third day of the week