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

Elon Musk’s SpaceX — which operates the chatbot Grok — is going public on Friday at a valuation of $1.8 trillion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This would complete a trifecta of giant flotations this year with SpaceX launching this Friday and Anthropic also announcing its intention to go public last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The Friday ruling voided four policies that put “the lives of countless individuals on hold,” U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s not to be confused with Apple TV’s sports offerings, such as MLS matches, Formula One grands prix, or Friday baseball.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Then, in the three minutes between subjects on Friday morning, while Mrs. Tracy was chatting in the hallway with another teacher, something else happened.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott