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Earth Day

American  
[urth dey] / ˈɜrθ ˌdeɪ /

noun

  1. April 22, a day set aside globally for raising awareness about environmental issues and participating in events to help protect the environment.


Etymology

Origin of Earth Day

First recorded in 1970

Example Sentences

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With the debate taking place on Earth Day, environmental issues are also likely to be raised.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The environmental group has been conducting habitat restoration in the reserve since 2019, with this weekend’s event also a late celebration of Earth Day, after a prior event was rained out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

Just in time for National Parks Week and Earth Day, no less.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

No wonder, then, that Americans planned nationwide Earth Day protests.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

We were even collaborating with other students to host our school’s first Earth Day celebration, where students could share their concerns and brainstorm ideas to help make a difference in our community.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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