Friday
Americannoun
noun
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the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week
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
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The force has asked for anyone who was at the scene between Friday 19 June and Tuesday to contact them.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Barcola could get his next World Cup action on Friday, when France play Norway.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Croatia's popular Adriatic coast was also put under red alert for Friday and Saturday.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Roberts hopes to write Tucker into the lineup Friday, when the Dodgers open a three-game series in San Diego, after three days off, plus most of the game Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
The plan was completed on Friday, May 16.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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