Arbor Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arbor Day
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit focused on inspiring people to plant trees, hailed the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
“Early on, to be honest, we saw a pretty narrow path,” Lindstrom said in a recent interview after marching in front of Herbster and Pillen at Nebraska City’s annual Arbor Day parade.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2022
It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.
From Salon ● May 3, 2022
To offsets its carbon footprint, the company says, it works both locally and with the Arbor Day Foundation and Trees for the Future, pledging to plant a tree for every order.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
In Unison: Dear Arbor Day, your subjects loyal, Give you greeting, hearty, royal.
From Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State by Grace R. Clifton
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