Black Friday
noun
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
Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 7 July 2024
Find it on Amazon Amazon 50-Inch Fire TV Speaking of smart televisions, this 50-inch one from Amazon is sure to be a hit come Black Friday.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
It‘s like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Labor Day all rolled into one.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
These are just a few of the spec' d-out devices on sale with Dell for Black Friday in July.
—Advertising Content From Dell, PCMAG, 29 June 2024
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“Black Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Friday. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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