Discovery Day

noun

Examples of Discovery Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

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