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.

Notes

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

Also at Cop29, which ends on Friday, 22 November, the US and UK announced that they would collaborate to speed up the development of new nuclear power technology.

From BBC

The winner will be announced in the New Year, with the top five revealed in reverse order between Monday 6 and Friday 10 January.

From BBC

Beyond 10 years of sobriety and the theatrical release of “Gladiator II” on Friday, Washington says there’s more to be proud of this year.

From Los Angeles Times

On top of that, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall could fall Friday and Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

‘The Voice’ winner Sundance Head was airlifted to a Texas hospital Friday after his pistol accidentally discharged, sending a bullet into his stomach.

From Los Angeles Times