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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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Discover handmade gifts and special experiences in our Father’s Day guide featuring the best of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

They were the go-to gifts for Father’s Day: a book about some little-known chapter of World War II, the sweeping narrative of a shipwreck, perhaps the latest presidential biography.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

That action, Sherman said, was originally slated for Father’s Day, an especially busy time at the park.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

“You must never forget your father,” she reminded us at Christmas, Father’s Day, and his birthday.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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