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.

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Etymology

Origin of Arbor Day

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

“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

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

The birds with gladsome voices sing, Each its melodious lay, And music swells each little throat On this, the Arbor Day.

From Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State by Clifton, Grace R.