Friday

noun

Fri·​day ˈfrī-(ˌ)dā  -dē 

: the sixth day of the week

Fridays

ˈfrī-(ˌ)dāz 

-dēz

adverb

Examples of Friday in a Sentence

She was here last Friday.

My birthday falls on a Friday this year.

I'll arrive on Monday and leave on Friday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Literally, as this is about Shabbat clubs, popping up all over New York City and beyond on Friday nights, per the Jewish tradition. —Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

For more on Daniel Serafini, subscribe now to PEOPLE, or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday. —Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The sturgeon moon will begin to appear full Friday evening, Aug. 8, reaching peak intensity in the early morning of Saturday, Aug. 9. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025

On the new album, out next Friday (Aug. 15), Rise Against’s signature pummeling guitars take on a sleeker, more refined edge, while McIlrath’s voice feels raw and explosive. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English frīgedæg (akin to Old High German frīatag Friday), from *Frīg Frigga + dæg day, prehistoric translation of Latin dies Veneris Venus' day

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Friday

• Black Friday
• gal Friday
• girl Friday
• Good Friday
• man Friday

Rhymes for Friday

• tidy
• untidy

Kids Definition

Friday

noun

Fri·​day ˈfrīd-ā  -ē 

: the sixth day of the week

Etymology

Old English frīgedæg, literally, "day of Frig"

Word Origin

The Germanic people of northern Europe worshipped many gods and goddesses in ancient times. Their most important goddess was one who is now usually known as Frigga. Her name in Old English was Frig, and the sixth day of the week was called frīgedæg, meaning "day of Frig," in her honor. Modern English Friday comes from Old English frīgedæg.