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

“My statement released on Friday, March 20th was written and submitted before I had any knowledge of Kendra Duggar’s arrest,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The debate sponsors released a joint statement on Friday defending their decision.

From Los Angeles Times

The FCC's move follows a decision on Friday by government agencies working on national security that internet routers made overseas "posed unacceptable risks" to the US.

From BBC

Year to date, the S&P 500 is down 4.6% through Friday, thanks to turmoil in the Middle East.

From Barron's

Chuck Norris, a celebrated martial artist and action star known for ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ died Thursday in Kauai, Hawaii, his family said Friday.

From Los Angeles Times