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Friday

SayFRY-day/ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ//ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/

PluralFridays

3 meanings of Friday

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  1. 1
    weekday namenouncountable
    The day that comes after Thursday and before Saturday.

    We always order pizza on Friday.

    Friday is my favorite day of the whole week.

    UsageSay on Friday, but just next Friday.

  2. 2
    on that dayadverbCanadaUS
    On Friday, usually the closest one in time.

    I'll call you Friday to set up the meeting.

    We're heading to the lake Friday with the whole family.

    UsageSay see you Friday. In careful British English writing, use on Friday.

  3. 3
    last work daynouncolloquialcountable
    The last day you work before your days off, even if it isn't really Friday.

    Like the last day of school before a break, even when it is not actually Friday.

    For nurses on the night shift, Wednesday is often their Friday.

    My Friday lands on a Sunday this week because of the rotating schedule.

    UsageSay Wednesday is my Friday.

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Origin

Friday comes from Old English frīġedæġ, meaning "day of Frigg." Frigg was a goddess, and this was a translation of the Latin name for the day, which honored the goddess Venus.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 4 facts