Black Friday

noun

: the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day that is considered by retailers to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season

Note: The origin of Black Friday in this sense is not known for certain. The day was allegedly so named either in reference to traffic congestion in central cities on the day after Thanksgiving or to the supposed fact that retailers' accounts shifted from red to black with the beginning of the shopping season.

Examples of Black Friday in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also, traditional big days for shopping gifts, in particular Black Friday, have lost some steam because retailers have been launching their holiday campaigns and promotions earlier, many even before Halloween. —

David Moin, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 Taylor Swift is about to make your Black Friday much brighter. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024 Check back for more intel on Black Friday Dermstore deals as the big day nears. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024 Make a quick trip to the retailer IRL on Black Friday (November 29) or add them to your online cart on November 30. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Black Friday

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