Fridays

American

[frahy-deyz, -deez] / ˈfraɪ deɪz, -diz /

adverb

on Fridays.

We're paid Fridays.

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.

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Apple TV+ has the exclusive Major League Baseball deal on Fridays, often featuring the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

On Fridays, her father and mother, Desiree, hosted unhoused children for lunch and Bible study at their home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Triple witchings usually take place on Fridays, but the stock market will be closed on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

It was partly because nine clubs were locked out of Fridays and Mondays in European weeks.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

Mondays and Wednesdays are always pie, but it’s Fridays and Saturdays that can be killer.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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