Father's Day

noun

: the third Sunday in June appointed for the honoring of fathers

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Father's Day was in 1908

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“Father's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%27s%20Day. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Father's Day

noun
Fa·​ther's Day
ˈfät͟h-ərz-,
ˈfȧt͟h-
: the third Sunday in June set aside for the honoring of fathers

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