Friday — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfrī-(ˌ)dā/ Fri·day

Meaning & Definition of Friday

Friday (noun)

  1. the sixth day of the week

Friday (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in girl Friday

    similar: girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, man Friday, right hand, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, aide-de-camp, attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

  2. as in gal Friday

    similar: gal Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, man Friday, right hand, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, aide-de-camp, attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

  3. as in right hand

    similar: right hand, gal Friday, girl Friday, aide-de-camp, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Friday

The most common words with a similar meaning to Friday:

girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, man Friday, right hand, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, aide-de-camp, attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick, gal Friday

Word Forms of Friday

Derived words: Fridays (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Friday

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 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Friday

Words & Phrases Containing Friday

Friday the 13th, Black Friday, gal Friday, girl Friday, Good Friday, man Friday

Frequently Asked Questions about Friday

What does "Friday" mean?

"Friday" means the sixth day of the week. As a noun, it is defined as: the sixth day of the week. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Friday"?

Other words for "Friday" include girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper and worker. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Friday" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Friday"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Friday". Common alternatives include girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, man Friday and right hand.

Is "Friday" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Friday" is a noun.

Is "Friday" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Friday" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Friday"?

"Friday" is pronounced /ˈfrī-(ˌ)dā/ and divided into syllables as Fri·day.

What is the origin of the word "Friday"?

"Friday" comes from 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 12th century.

What is another word for "Friday" meaning "as in girl Friday"?

When "Friday" (noun) means as in girl Friday, synonyms include girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling and laborer.