Saint Patrick's Day
noun
Saint Pat·rick's Day
-ˈpa-triks- 
variants
or St. Patrick's Day
: March 17 observed by the Roman Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick and celebrated in Ireland in commemoration of his death
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“Saint Patrick's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Patrick%27s%20Day. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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Saint Patrick's Day
noun
Saint Pat·rick's Day
-ˈpa-triks-
: March 17 celebrated in honor of St. Patrick
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