Friday

American  

[frahy-dey, -dee] / ˈfraɪ deɪ, -di /

noun

1. the sixth day of the week, following Thursday.

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Friday British  

/ -deɪ, ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

1. the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week

2. See girl Friday man Friday

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Friday Cultural  

1. A native character in Robinson Crusoe, so named because Crusoe found him on a Friday. Friday places himself in service to Crusoe and helps him survive.

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Friday Idioms  

1. see black Friday; girl Friday; thank god (it's Friday).

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Usage

What is Friday the 13th? Friday the 13th refers to a calendar date superstitiously associated with bad luck and evil doings.

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Figuratively, a “man Friday” or “girl Friday” is a valued helper.

Etymology

Origin of Friday

before 1000; Middle English; Old English Frīgedæg Freya's day, equivalent to Frīge (genitive singular of Frēo ) + dæg day; Frēo is identical with Old English adj. frēo free

Example Sentences

In results on Friday, the party also made big gains in Hackney and Islington, where Labour held on to power despite a Green surge.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

On Friday, his lawyers filed a new appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction in order to "rectify a miscarriage of justice."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

On Friday, its strikes forced authorities in south Russia to temporarily close 13 airports, with a key aviation control center damaged by drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The Braves closed the regular season with 11 straight wins and a Trinity League title, but were punished when the Southern Section Division 1 playoff pairings came out Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

MADI: I’m leaving for church retreat on Friday.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller