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

Newsom offered a few previews of select budget priorities, with his office set to unveil the full proposed budget on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

The December jobs report, due Friday, could shake cryptos from that uncertain phase–particularly if the data bolster hopes of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut later this month.

From Barron's

The December jobs report, due Friday, could shake cryptos from that uncertain phase–particularly if the data bolster hopes of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut later this month.

From Barron's

William, who is mistakenly reported to have died, is played by Mark Heap, a regular from sitcom classics like Green Wing, Spaced and Friday Night Dinner.

From BBC

Parts of Australia will face catastrophic fire conditions on Friday, as heatwaves hit most of the country.

From BBC