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

Friday is now studying English and literary studies at a university in Nasarawa, a state which borders the capital, Abuja.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Follow the instructions below and you’ll be frolicking among blooms near L.A. before you can say “I’m taking Friday afternoon off!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

On Friday, a Chicago jury ordered Abbott to pay $70 million in damages to four families, marking Abbott’s second major trial loss.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The nursery, its boss and a staff member are being sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court, with the hearing due to continue on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Friday morning had been full of routines for most: packing school lunches, eating a hasty breakfast before work, catching the bus.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland