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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He had surgery in September and looked set to return down under when he travelled to Australia for the series that begins with the first of three one-day internationals in Perth on Friday.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
However, with the announcement Tuesday night, Coachella posted that more passes would be available for sale beginning Friday, Nov. 13 at noon via coachella.com.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that they had stressed the importance of China honoring its Busan commitments to Xi’s economic point man, Vice Premier He Lifeng.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the company aims for its shares to start trading next Thursday or Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
“You want to go tomorrow?” her colleague asked her on Friday night.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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