Black Friday
noun
Note: The origin of Black Friday in this sense is not known for certain. The day was allegedly so named either in reference to traffic congestion in central cities on the day after Thanksgiving or to the supposed fact that retailers' accounts shifted from red to black with the beginning of the shopping season.
Examples of Black Friday in a Sentence
Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
Get ready early for Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Use promo code PCMAG and get 20% off for the first three months of Omnisend.
—Advertising Content From Omnisend, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Days later, surveillance cameras revealed Martin stealing additional electronics gear from area Walmarts and Targets during the Black Friday weekend sales.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
For indoor pizza models, look for deals offered year-round to time your purchase, especially around Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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“Black Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Friday. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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