Weekend Warrior Definition

noun
A person who engages in athletics or military reserve service just on weekends.
Webster's New World

A part-time soldier, or reservist.

Such was the pace with which I, and many like me, the so called "˜weekend warriors' or Territorial Army, were hoisted aboard the Gulf War battle wagon.
Wiktionary

(idiomatic) A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.

The most common foot-related injury I see for the weekend warrior is heel pain.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Weekend Warrior

Noun

Singular:
weekend warrior
Plural:
weekend-warriors

Origin of Weekend Warrior

  • 1956: First known usage

    From Wiktionary

Weekend Warrior Sentence Examples

  • Whether you're a weekend warrior or an aspiring pro, weight training is one of the best ways to increase athletic prowess.

  • Woodworking Super Center also has an excellent design for a first-time weekend warrior.

  • For Him - Mr. Fix-it or the weekend warrior will appreciate a basket or suitable container with chocolate, coffee, popcorn, cheese and crackers, and a bottle of their favorite wine or imported beer.

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