weekender noun7 •Someone who visits a place for a weekend break. •Someone who takes part in a sport or similar event at weekends. •Ellipsis of weekender bag. •A place used primarily for weekends away.We have a nice little weekender up in the mountains. •A small liveaboard boat, suitable for short-term accommodation but not a permanent residence. •An event that takes place over a weekend.I can't remember who else played – it was a weekender and all sorts of local bands were on – but we were the only 'punk' band […] — 2014 •A person who serves jailtime or other criminal penalties only on the weekend, as part of a special program. formsweekenders