Meaning of the word friends in English

What does friends mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

friends

US /frendz/
UK /frendz/

Plural Noun

people whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations

Example:
I'm going out with my friends tonight.
They have been close friends since childhood.