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

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

Our Indiana friends should remember that in that State, Arbor Day occurs April 11th.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various