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 national average price of diesel hit a new record high of $5.85 per gallon Friday, while California’s average climbed to about $7.71, according to the AAA motor club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The widespread attention even spurred comments on Friday from US President Donald Trump, who called the case a "horrible tragedy".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
In Manta, the country's main fishing port, a group of people awaited news Friday of their relatives who, they said, were traveling on the boats targeted in the past two days.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Shares of Illumina were up 2% in the extended session on Friday, as were shares of Everpure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
This was Friday morning, and I had not yet come up with the results of the test.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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