class day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of class day
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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On one recent class day, I savored some pork knuckle over white wine risotto, followed by chocolate mousse.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
Graziela Mbelani, a 19-year-old from Angola who has been in France more than 11 years, sat on the curb with her headphones on, listening to music and awaiting the start of her final class day.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2021
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
It was the usual patronizing speech so necessary to class day.
From Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
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