Black Friday

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /blæk ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

Definitions of Black Friday

noun a day of the year when retailers offer promotional sales

Example Sentences

A1 Black Friday is a big shopping day.

A2 Many people wait for Black Friday to buy discounted items.

B1 Black Friday sales can be chaotic with long lines and crowded stores.

B2 Retailers often offer huge discounts on Black Friday to attract customers.

C1 Black Friday has become a global phenomenon with sales happening in many countries.

C2 Some people plan their entire year's shopping around Black Friday deals.

adjective describing the day as being associated with sales and discounts

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that Black Friday sales are very popular in America.

A2 My friend got a great deal on a new TV during Black Friday shopping.

B1 Many stores offer Black Friday discounts to attract customers.

B2 Black Friday deals are known for being some of the best of the year.

C1 Consumers often plan their holiday shopping around Black Friday promotions.

C2 Retailers strategize months in advance to maximize profits during Black Friday.

Examples of Black Friday in a Sentence

formal Black Friday is a popular shopping event that occurs the day after Thanksgiving.

informal Are you planning to go Black Friday shopping this year?

slang I scored some sweet deals on Black Friday last year.

figurative The chaos of Black Friday shopping can be compared to a battlefield.

Grammatical Forms of Black Friday

past tense

Black Fridayed

plural

Black Fridays

comparative

more Black Friday

superlative

most Black Friday

present tense

Black Friday

future tense

will Black Friday

perfect tense

have Black Fridayed

continuous tense

is Black Fridaying

singular

Black Friday

positive degree

Black Friday

infinitive

to Black Friday

gerund

Black Fridaying

participle

Black Fridayed

Origin and Evolution of Black Friday

First Known Use: 1961 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Black Friday' originated in Philadelphia in the early 1960s.
Evolution of the word: Originally used by police to describe the chaotic and congested day after Thanksgiving, it later evolved into a day of major sales and discounts in retail stores.