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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On Friday, Burnham said Britain was a "tinderbox" and outlined plans to expand support for fire services and ensure they are properly resourced.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
On a recent Friday, scientists cultivated living tissue, engineers tested new flavors for an 80-gram protein bar for the U.S. military and interns modeled coastal erosion on Maui.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Stuck in traffic on Interstate 84 on a Friday afternoon in August, driving toward the New Jersey shore, Rasmussen floated the idea of filling the channel with nothing but sports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Crisis cell spokesman Tony Hosmans told AFP the fire burning since Friday "has been contained and should no longer be able to spread" -- after threatening to spill over the German border to the east.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I'm sorry I barged into your room on Friday," said Mary Lou, as they walked down the path behind the house.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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