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

In cases where schools don’t have speakers at their university-wide graduation ceremonies, the AP analysis counted less formal class day or senior day speeches that are typically organized by students.

From Washington Times ● May 9, 2018

Though they had neither commencement, class day, nor play, the freshmen and sophomores did not lose spirit.

From Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life by Adele W. Jones