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
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
To offsets its carbon footprint, the company says, it works both locally and with the Arbor Day Foundation and Trees for the Future, pledging to plant a tree for every order.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021
On Arbor Day, the city and foundry unveiled the tree’s new bronze branch.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021
March along with heads so high While our tree is standing nigh; Step away, light and gay, On this 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.
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