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

Since its launch last Friday, the Sora app has risen to the top of the App Store download rankings.

From Los Angeles Times

Friday's eviction will continue as planned despite his removal, ITV said.

From BBC

Paramount on Friday sharply denounced a proposed boycott of Israel’s film industry made by a loose-knit group that calls itself Film Workers for Palestine and includes dozens of Hollywood luminaries.

From Los Angeles Times

Neither Chevron nor state and local investigators have provided details on how widespread the fire became Thursday and Friday in El Segundo.

From Los Angeles Times

Indiana resident Perry Tole suffered a laceration on his left cheek during an incident that occurred late Friday night and into early Saturday in an alley outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What is Friday the 13th?

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