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Earth Day

American

[urth dey] / ˈɜrθ ˌdeɪ /

noun

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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Those two events helped spark the first Earth Day, in 1970, and the shutdown of America’s last whaling station in 1971.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

He was arrested on Earth Day, which was Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

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

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

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

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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