Friday

[frahy-dey, -dee]

noun

1. the sixth day of the week, following Thursday.

Friday

/ -deɪ, ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

1. the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week

2. See girl Friday man Friday

Friday

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.

Figuratively, a “man Friday” or “girl Friday” is a valued helper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

Old English Frīgedæg , literally: Freya's day; related to Old Frisian frīadei , Old High German frīatag

Idioms and Phrases

see black Friday; girl Friday; thank god (it's Friday).

Example Sentences

"Damen is confident in the outcome of the legal proceedings and will finally have the chance to explain that the public prosecutor's suspicions are unfounded," the company said in a statement on Friday.

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The stock market will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and will have a short session on Friday.

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New York Fed President John Williams said Friday that another near-term rate cut could be warranted, though other Fed officials have suggested otherwise.

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Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Tokyo on Friday urged Taiwanese seafood lovers to buy all the Japanese scallops they can to counter Beijing’s threatened import ban.

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However, risk appetite was given a much-needed shot in the arm Friday when New York Fed boss John Williams said he still sees "room for a further adjustment" at the bank's December 9-10 policy meeting.

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When To Use

What is Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th refers to a calendar date superstitiously associated with bad luck and evil doings.