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Friday

American  
[frahy-dey, -dee] / ˈfraɪ deɪ, -di /

noun

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


Friday British  
/ -deɪ, ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

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

  2. See girl Friday man Friday

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Friday Cultural  
  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.


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


Usage

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

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

Etymology

Origin of Friday

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

Example Sentences

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Hunter says the government believes patients want access, pointing to changes in October requiring practices to keep online consultation systems open from 08:30 to 18:30 Monday to Friday.

From BBC

Earlier, Harry Styles had opened the night with a performance of his new single "Aperture", ahead of the much-anticipated release of his new album next Friday.

From Barron's

Berkshire paid an average of $3 a share for Coke in the late 1980s, compared with the stock’s $81 close, a record, on Friday.

From Barron's

After Roberts ruled out Snell for opening day on Friday, the manager provided some more context on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Rohl reminded people on Friday that Celtic have lost seven games to Rangers' two.

From BBC