A Wet Weekend

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ə wɛt ˈwikˌɛnd/

Definitions of a wet weekend

noun a weekend

Example Sentences

A1 Last weekend was a wet weekend.

A2 We decided to stay indoors during a wet weekend.

B1 Despite the rain, we managed to have a fun time during a wet weekend.

B2 A wet weekend can be a great excuse to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.

C1 The forecast predicted a wet weekend, so we made plans to visit indoor attractions.

C2 As a photographer, I love capturing the moody atmosphere of a wet weekend.

adjective wet

Example Sentences

A1 I stayed inside during a wet weekend.

A2 We canceled our picnic plans due to a wet weekend.

B1 Despite the rain, we managed to have a fun time during a wet weekend.

B2 The muddy trails made hiking difficult on a wet weekend.

C1 The constant downpour made for a dreary atmosphere during a wet weekend.

C2 The forecast predicted a wet weekend, so we prepared by bringing rain gear.

Examples of a wet weekend in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts a wet weekend ahead with heavy rainfall expected.

informal Looks like it's going to be a wet weekend, better bring your umbrella!

slang Ugh, what a bummer, we're in for a wet weekend.

figurative Her mood matched the gloomy skies of a wet weekend.

Grammatical Forms of a wet weekend

past tense

had a wet weekend

plural

wet weekends

comparative

wetter weekend

superlative

wettest weekend

present tense

is having a wet weekend

future tense

will have a wet weekend

perfect tense

has had a wet weekend

continuous tense

is having a wet weekend

singular

a wet weekend

positive degree

wet weekend

infinitive

to have a wet weekend

gerund

enjoying a wet weekend

participle

having a wet weekend

Origin and Evolution of a wet weekend

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'a wet weekend' originated in British English to describe a period of rainy or dreary weather over a weekend.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to be used colloquially to describe a boring or uneventful weekend, regardless of the weather.