Fridays
Americanadverb
Usage
What does Fridays mean? The word Fridays can be used as an adverb meaning every Friday or on Fridays, as in I work Fridays or The shop is closed Fridays. Fridays is of course also the plural of Friday, the name of the weekday between Thursday and Saturday.When it’s used as an adverb, Fridays describes when something happens or when an action is taken.The singular form Friday can also be used as an adverb, as in We’re closed Friday or Do you work Friday?Fridays (ending with an s) usually implies that the action or event is a regular occurrence, such as one that happens according to a schedule. For example, saying, “I work Fridays” means that you work every Friday. In contrast, saying, “I work on Friday” or “I work Friday” typically means that you are scheduled to work on the upcoming Friday.Example: The shop is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The S&P 500 has fallen on the last three Fridays, as investors are hesitant to hold positions over weekends due to Middle East news.
From Barron's
On one of the Fridays, Little Britches said she’d learned a poem by heart and wanted to give it as her party piece for Elocution.
From Literature
My nights off are Fridays and Saturdays, so Monday morning means I have four shifts left until my weekend.
From Literature
Fridays and Saturdays a group of young Thai chefs and artisans try to draw crowds to eat and shop at their night market on Mei Ling Way.
From Los Angeles Times
On Fridays, I meet with prison inmates for literacy instruction.
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