sick day

noun

: a paid day of sick leave

Examples of sick day in a Sentence

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Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — can save a lot of stress. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — gives you breathing room. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 Add a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, or an impromptu ice cream stop after a long hike. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026 Soup is easy and versatile, from chicken noodle soup for a sick day to chili for game days. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sick day

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sick day was in 1968

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“Sick day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sick%20day. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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