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week·end·er

 (wēk′ĕn′dər)
n.
1. One who vacations or visits on a weekend.
2. A small suitcase or bag for carrying clothing and toiletries for a weekend.
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weekender

(ˌwiːkˈɛndə)
n
1. a person spending a weekend holiday in a place, esp habitually
2. (Building) Austral a house, shack, etc, occupied only at weekends, for holidays, etc
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week•end•er

(ˈwikˌɛn dər)

n.
1. a person who goes on a weekend vacation.
2. a weekend guest.
3. a traveling bag large enough to carry the clothing and personal items needed for a weekend trip.
[1875–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.weekender - someone who vacations on a weekendweekender - someone who vacations on a weekend  
vacationer, vacationist - someone on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work
2.weekender - a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend tripweekender - a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip
suitcase, traveling bag, travelling bag, grip, bag - a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"
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Translations

weekender

[ˌwiːˈkɛndər] ntouriste mf du week-end
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