Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

friends

  • plural
    of friend.
    friend
    noun
    a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
  • present tense form
    of friend (3rd person singular).
    friend
    noun
    a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

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.

See Examples For:

“It’s my entire identity. My friends and the stories that we tell together. … I almost feel, like, in debt to my friends.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

In the same statement, the prime minister described President Trump as "the greatest of our friends in the White House" but said that Israel knew "how to stand firm" against unacceptable ideas.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

These are fabulous apartments, and some of my friends have spent considerable time and money making them look amazing with renovations and fancy furniture.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Li studied political science at a Taipei university but doesn’t talk politics with his friends, to avoid conflict given the rancor of Taiwan’s political scene.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Patrons— families with young children, groups of chattering friends, couples on dates, and solo diners—sit at green picnic tables, their plates piled with food.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith