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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A wildlife center west of Sacramento is expecting a speedy recovery for a river otter brought in Friday morning after the male was hit by a car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Forest fires have also been reported in Croatia, Spain and Serbia since Friday, after a summer of extreme heat which has seen swathes of land across Europe either going up in flames or scorched brown.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said Friday his administration had spent days preparing the area for the impact of the storm, and urged residents to be ready.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
In a star-studded presentation Friday night of Disney’s upcoming films and TV shows, new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro thanked Disney’s super fans at the D23 fan event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Usually, he’s happy on Friday nights and enjoys Mamá’s dinner, but not lately, since his business is so bad.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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