Friday

[frahy-dey, -dee]

noun

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

Friday

/ -deɪ, ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

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

2. See girl Friday man Friday

Friday

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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

Old English Frīgedæg , literally: Freya's day; related to Old Frisian frīadei , Old High German frīatag

Idioms and Phrases

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

Example Sentences

There’s some nostalgia involved, sure, tied up with memories of dancing with your goth girlfriends at New Wave Dance Night, but all three of those songs on a random Friday in Ohio were total steamrollers.

From Salon

His latest film, “Freakier Friday” — the sequel to the hit 2003 film — hit theaters last month.

From Los Angeles Times

The film, to be released nationwide on Friday by Neon, plays less like a documentary than a séance in which Orwell’s ghost watches his own warnings play out: urgent, relentless, immersive as a nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times

With “People in the Dark,” opening Friday and running through Halloween, the pair infuse lessons learned from their day jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement Friday, he said the offer “covers a number of issues that I believe are important to study and discuss.”

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What is Friday the 13th?

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