polling day

noun

British
: a day on which elections for public office are held

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web More than 93 million Nigerians are registered to vote but uncertainty hangs over voter turnout on polling day, with insecurity among the biggest concerns. Stephanie Busari, CNN, 21 Feb. 2023

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“Polling day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polling%20day. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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