Friday

[frahy-dey, -dee]

noun

1. the sixth day of the week, following Thursday.

Friday

/ -deɪ, ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

1. the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week

2. See girl Friday man Friday

Friday

1. A native character in Robinson Crusoe, so named because Crusoe found him on a Friday. Friday places himself in service to Crusoe and helps him survive.

Figuratively, a “man Friday” or “girl Friday” is a valued helper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Friday¹

Old English Frīgedæg , literally: Freya's day; related to Old Frisian frīadei , Old High German frīatag

Idioms and Phrases

see black Friday; girl Friday; thank god (it's Friday).

Example Sentences

On Friday we published an article exposing these drug dealers who are selling vape liquid laced with spice to unwitting teenagers through adverts posted on the social media site.

From BBC

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued jobs numbers showing a contraction of the labor market in July, a first since the depths of the pandemic in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times

Trade groups representing publishers praised the Anthropic settlement on Friday, noting it sends a big signal to tech companies that are developing powerful artificial intelligence tools.

From Los Angeles Times

Months after Rivera’s death, his colleagues in a TikTok post shared Friday said they intend to continue the tour in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, just before Oasis plays the Rose Bowl, Supersonic will headline the Whisky a Go Go, the site of Oasis’ infamous drug-fueled meltdown onstage in 1994.

From Los Angeles Times

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What is Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th refers to a calendar date superstitiously associated with bad luck and evil doings.