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Father's Day

American  

noun

  1. a day, usually the third Sunday in June, set aside in honor of fathers.


Father's Day British  

noun

  1. a day observed as a day in honour of fathers; in Britain the third Sunday in June

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He said he had spent both Father's Day and his birthday in hospital, but has since had his first chemotherapy session, thanks to an "incredible medical team".

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

For Father’s Day, we wanted to make sure he got to enjoy it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The sequel, which debuted over Father's Day weekend, features Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and their gang of toys fighting for survival against competition from technology, particularly a tablet.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

Each June, men secretly brace themselves when Father’s Day rolls around.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

I wondered if maybe I should’ve sent Poseidon that seashell pattern tie for Father’s Day after all.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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