Fridays

American  

[frahy-deyz, -deez] / ˈfraɪ deɪz, -diz /

adverb

1. on Fridays.

   We're paid Fridays.

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Usage

What does Fridays mean? The word Fridays can be used as an adverb meaning every Friday or on Fridays, as in I work Fridays or The shop is closed Fridays. Fridays is of course also the plural of Friday, the name of the weekday between Thursday and Saturday. When it’s used as an adverb, Fridays describes when something happens or when an action is taken. The singular form Friday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Friday or Do you work Friday?Fridays (ending with an s) usually implies that the action or event is a regular occurrence, such as one that happens according to a schedule. For example, saying, “I work Fridays” means that you work every Friday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Friday” or “I work Friday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Friday. Example: The shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Example Sentences

Whoopi Goldberg, another one of the talk show’s staple personalities, will also be coming in on Fridays, which is her usual day off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

New episodes of “Amadeus” air Fridays on Starz.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices sprinted from the $200 mark to $300 in less than one month and that was before Fridays surge.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The recreational area is usually crowded on Fridays.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

My sisters could no longer run up to him, as he came through the door from work, and welcome him with a hug or a kiss as other children did their fathers on Fridays.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane