Washington's Birthday

noun

Wash·​ing·​ton's Birthday

ˈwȯ-shiŋ-tənz,

ˈwä-,

 chiefly Midland also  ˈwȯr-,

 or  ˈwär

1

: February 22 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most of the states of the U.S.

2

: the third Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in most of the states of the U.S.

called also Presidents' Day

Word History

Etymology

George Washington

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Washington's Birthday

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Kids Definition

Washington's Birthday

noun

1

: February 22 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.

2

: the third Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.

called also Presidents' Day