class day

American  

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a day during the commencement season on which the members of the graduating class in U.S. colleges and schools celebrate the completion of their course with special ceremonies.

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Etymology

Origin of class day

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

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class day

On one recent class day, I savored some pork knuckle over white wine risotto, followed by chocolate mousse.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023

Choi left early on that final class day, swiftly waving at him on her way out.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2019

Rosenberg: When you spoke at Harvard Law School in 2017 at its class day exercises, you said the defining moments in our lives often don’t come with advance warning.

From MSNBC ● May 29, 2019

Yale, which has brought five women to its class day over the past 20 years, said administrators usually play only a small role.

From Washington Times ● May 9, 2018

This occurred two days before class day, which this year came on June 22d, and very nearly every pupil traveled down the river to Marshall to witness it.

From The Half-Back by Barbour, Ralph Henry