weekly

Weekly is a word used as an adjective and adverb to describe something that occurs every week or on a weekly basis. As a noun, a weekly denotes a periodical publication issued once per week; the plural form is weeklies. In journalism and publishing, weeklies are common for local newspapers, magazines, and specialty titles that emphasize recurring or community-focused content. The term also appears in everyday use, as in weekly meetings, weekly newsletters, or weekly payroll, referring to recurring events on a seven-day cycle.

Etymology and usage: Weekly derives from the noun week with the suffix -ly, forming an adjective and adverb meaning “in a weekly manner” or “on a weekly basis.” The sense has been part of English for many centuries. In modern language, weekly often signals regular cadence rather than a strict calendar measurement, and it is commonly paired with other time terms such as daily, monthly, or yearly to indicate frequency.

In media and branding, “Weekly” appears in the titles of publications and in branding to signal regular publication, such as The Weekly or weekly editions of various magazines. In technology and business, weekly builds, releases, or reports describe updates or summaries issued on a weekly cadence. The term also appears in compound phrases like weekly schedule, weekly recap, or weekly roundup, illustrating its broad applicability to repeated, planned activities.

See also: Week, Weekday, Weekend, Weeklies.