April Fools' Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of April Fools' Day
First recorded in 1745–50; the variant All Fools' Day is first recorded in 1700–05
Example Sentences
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Released for the PC as part of the studio’s April Fools’ Day tradition, the game sold a million copies within two weeks.
From New York Times • May 4, 2024
“Women Talking” writer-director Polley made everyone’s April Fools’ Day by sharing a fake letter from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rescinding her Oscar — written by her 11-year-old child.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2023
"Saturday Night Live" wasted no time in riffing on Trump's indictment, tackling the subject in the show's April Fools' Day cold open.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2023
Polley, who shot to fame as an actor in the 1990s, swiftly realised the letter was not written by the Academy, but by her daughter as an April Fools' Day prank.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023
Did you hear him telling Seamus what he did to that witch who shouted ‘Boo’ behind him on April Fools’ Day?
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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