Lady Day

American  

noun

1. annunciation.

2. one of various days celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary.

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Lady Day British  

noun

1. Also called: Annunciation Day.  March 25, the feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary; one of the four quarter days in England, Wales and Ireland

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Etymology

Origin of Lady Day

1250–1300; Middle English oure lady day

Example Sentences

When she began performing, she chose a stage name — her given name is Cassandra Monique Batie — that paid homage to Holiday’s sobriquet, the Lady Day.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2021

Now it’s time for Andra Day - a singer and actress perfectly named to play Lady Day - and she shines.

From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2021

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Lanie Robertson’s musical bio-drama envisions one of jazz great Billie Holiday’s final performances; Deidrie Henry stars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2019

Lady Day and John Coltrane A 1971 homage to two inspirational jazz figures, its lyric about seeking solace in the work of greats could have been penned about Scott-Heron himself.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2015

Finally Beetle came and they sat and ate their cheese together, to celebrate Lady Day.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman