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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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“And for Father’s Day a bit later in June, so we don’t leave anyone out,” Pouyanné said to applause at the company’s recent shareholder meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: See our guide to the best Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It comes out every year, and it’s the story about me talking about how terrible Father’s Day is.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

“My son wrote a Father’s Day card at school for me,” Hit recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

All I had to do was remember the Father’s Day card I made for you when I was nine and still hoping for love.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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