# Fri

CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fri
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the short way to write Friday. You use it in calendars, schedules, or notes to save space.

For teachers: the standard abbreviation for Friday, the sixth day of the week. Typically capitalised in formal writing, though lowercase forms appear in informal digital contexts.

## Examples

- The next meeting is scheduled for Fri, Oct 12.
- Most office calendars use the three-letter abbreviation Fri to denote the final day of the standard work week.
- While the full name is preferred in formal invitations, the shortened form Fri is ubiquitous in digital scheduling tools and handwritten notes due to its brevity.

## Usage notes

- Usually capitalised as 'Fri'. Often followed by a period in formal American English ('Fri.') but not in British English.

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