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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Search for a song’s deeper meaning: Taylor Swift is expected to drop her new single, “Patient Zero,” early Friday morning, so let’s count down the hours with some speculation.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
Inglewood Unified School District administrator James Morris told the Daily Breeze that James is scheduled to return to coach on Friday after missing last week’s game against Long Beach Poly at SoFi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
They eventually became a couple on 13 January 2012 - Overton remembers the date because they had a Friday the 13th film marathon.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
So what could China’s leader and President Donald Trump achieve on AI in their tête-à-têtes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The plan was completed on Friday, May 16.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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