Discovery Day

noun

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The next event planned is a May 13 Discovery Day, but reservations are full with a waiting list, officials said. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026 The holiday replaced the country’s Columbus Discovery Day, commemorating Columbus’ landing at Moruga on July 31, 1498. Melissa Noel, Essence, 1 Aug. 2023 Santee Discovery Day has options for all ages and abilities, so stop by one or more of these locations and start your year off with a new activity. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2022 Yet despite the benefits that an in-person Discovery Day offers, there are a number of reasons why franchisors might choose to stick with a virtual model. Steven Beagelman, Forbes, 11 June 2021

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Discovery Day was in 1972

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“Discovery Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Discovery%20Day. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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