1. people who take short vacations or trips on weekends
Usage: plural form
2. small bags or suitcases designed for short trips
Usage: plural form; informal

Examples

• The mountain resort attracts many weekenders from the city.
• Weekenders often book cabins for Friday and Saturday nights.
• The traffic gets heavy with weekenders heading to the beach.
• She packed her weekenders with just the essentials for the trip.
• The hotel offers special rates for weekenders.
• Many weekenders prefer driving to flying for short getaways.