Arbor Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arbor Day
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.
From Salon ● May 3, 2022
But the “Peanuts” hero is hoping to cool that kind of rivalry as we head into Earth Day and Arbor Day.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
What’s next: a class-action lawsuit against Día de los Muertos because it makes Halloween seem as exciting as Arbor Day?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
Sarah Stockstill was working as a teacher when a bunch of trees were brought in to celebrate Arbor Day.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021
The tree we plant in years becomes A monarch old and gray, And thousands from unbuilded homes Will bless our Arbor Day; We plant not for the present time, But for the days in store.
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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