Arbor Day

noun

: a day designated for planting trees

Examples of Arbor Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The survey of more than 2,000 Americans by the Harris Poll on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation 2025 Canopy Report, found 87% of people agreeing trees and green spaces have a noticeable, positive impact on their mental well-being. —Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

For a pull-apart, shareable version, Timbers restaurant at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City serves a delightfully massive cinnamon roll with American buttercream icing. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2025

Every candle sold helps plant a tree through the Arbor Day Foundation, and many collections, such as the Pride line, donate a portion of proceeds to organizations. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025

One more major thing to know, Kentucky Oaks Day is not Louisville's own Arbor Day or Earth Day. —Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin arbor tree

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Arbor Day

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

Arbor Day

noun

: a day in April set aside as a day to plant trees