Fat Tuesday

noun

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March 4: Volstead Fat Tuesday Volstead's is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration starting at 6 p.m. on March 4. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Chris Sims and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 12 Apr. 2025 Ziff took it with him to see Paul himself play live, at Fat Tuesday’s. Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025 When is Fat Tuesday?: What to know about the last day of Mardi GrasNeed a break? Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Fat Tuesday

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Fat Tuesday was in 1866

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“Fat Tuesday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fat%20Tuesday. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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