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Arbor Day

American  

noun

  1. a day, varying in date but always in the spring, observed in certain states of the U.S. by the planting of trees.


Etymology

Origin of Arbor Day

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Burbank Water & Power, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, provides up to three free trees for Burbank residents and 20 trees for Burbank businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

The solutions to these problems are more important than ever, Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, said Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022

“Early on, to be honest, we saw a pretty narrow path,” Lindstrom said in a recent interview after marching in front of Herbster and Pillen at Nebraska City’s annual Arbor Day parade.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.

From Salon • May 3, 2022

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Arbor Day, and Bird Day have their own peculiar functions and for each there is a different style of observance.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert