noun

Friday

The day between Thursday and Saturday.

Our family eats dinner together every Friday evening.

Etymology

The Old English day name identifies it as the day of Frīg, a Germanic goddess. The modern name preserves that traditional association in the weekly calendar.

More examples

  • The library stays open late on Fridays.
  • Please send me your notes by Friday.
  • The sale runs from Friday through Sunday.

Forms

Friday · Fridays