Fridays

American  

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

adverb

1. on Fridays.

   We're paid Fridays.

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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

Friday’s May jobs report showed the labor market has now notched its best three-month stretch in more than two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Friday’s update showed her with 35% of the vote, compared with 28% for Pratt and 25% for Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Here’s what investors need to know about Friday’s selloff.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The market is suddenly more nervous about the possibility of higher interest rates following Friday’s surprisingly strong jobs report.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I unwind the leather reins from my forearms and nervously slide one leg up and over Friday's saddle while I inch myself to the crates.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi