Friday

Definition

Friday is the fifth day of the week, following Thursday and preceding Saturday, according to international standards (ISO 8601). It is commonly considered the last working day in many cultures and is associated with the start of the weekend.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfraɪdeɪ/ or /ˈfraɪdi/
• Respelling: FRY-day or FRY-dee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfraɪdeɪ/ or /ˈfraɪdi/
• Respelling: FRY-day or FRY-dee

Etymology

The word "Friday" originates from Old English "Frīgedæg," meaning "day of Frigg," referring to the Norse goddess Frigg, associated with love and fertility. The term is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*Frijjō-dagaz*" and is cognate with the Latin "dies Veneris" (day of Venus), aligning with the planetary naming system in various cultures.

Derivatives

• Black Friday (noun)
• Good Friday (noun)
• Friday-like (adjective)
• Fridayness (noun, informal)
• Fridayish (adjective, informal)

Synonyms

• None

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "Friday" is widely used to mark the conclusion of the traditional workweek and the beginning of the weekend. For example, "She looks forward to every Friday," or "Many people celebrate on Friday evenings."

Related Terms

• Weekend: The period comprising Saturday and Sunday in most cultures.
• Workweek: The days traditionally designated for work, usually Monday through Friday.
• Good Friday: A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The fifth day of the week: Refers to the day following Thursday and preceding Saturday.
  • Example: "We planned the meeting for Friday."
• A day associated with relaxation and the start of the weekend: Often used to describe social or leisure activities.
  • Example: "They went out to celebrate Friday night."