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, agents observed a man loading heavy items into a van outside the store and then driving to a nearby mechanic’s shop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Still, he takes the Amtrak to his Washington office once or twice a week; he gave a Memorial Day speech in Delaware and will speak at a Democratic gala in South Dakota on Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Neos Partners-backed energy infrastructure company Forgent Power Solutions was one of them, with its shares ending the quarter up 8% from its $27 offer price and closing Friday at a record $54.66.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Most home-building stocks have been weak in the past year, with Taylor Morrison trading near a 52-week low on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Friday just before the noon closing when the shop was crowded, a policeman pushed open the street door, hesitated, then continued back into the rear room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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