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.

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This holiday shopping season saw Americans stepping up their purchases at retail stores, with many chains luring shoppers with big Black Friday discounts. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024 High-value items like appliances or electronics often experience significant discounts during events like Black Friday or end-of-season clearances. —

True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Walmart: Up to 65% Off While Walmart had a steep Black Friday sale, this mega-retailer has tons of great deals worth shopping after Christmas. —

Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024 In the study, participants were randomly assigned to track either their Black Friday shopping or their regular spending over the same period. —

Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Black Friday