Earth Day
Americannoun
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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