presidents' day (Meaning)
Wordnet
presidents' day (n)
the third Monday in February; commemorates both presidents Lincoln and Washington
Synonyms & Antonyms of presidents' day
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presidents' day Sentence Examples
- Presidents' Day commemorates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Schoolchildren eagerly await the long weekend afforded by Presidents' Day.
- Many families use Presidents' Day as an opportunity to reflect on American history.
- Government offices and schools typically close for Presidents' Day.
- Some people mistakenly refer to Presidents' Day as Lincoln's Day.
- The United States recognizes Presidents' Day as a federal holiday.
- Presidents' Day is often associated with sales and discounts at retail stores.
- Parades and historical reenactments are common events held on Presidents' Day.
- The first Presidents' Day was celebrated in 1885 to honor George Washington's birthday.
- The name Presidents' Day was officially adopted in 1971 to encompass both Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays.
FAQs About the word presidents' day
the third Monday in February; commemorates both presidents Lincoln and Washington
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Presidents' Day commemorates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Schoolchildren eagerly await the long weekend afforded by Presidents' Day.
Many families use Presidents' Day as an opportunity to reflect on American history.
Government offices and schools typically close for Presidents' Day.
