Saint Patrick's Day

noun

Saint Pat·​rick's Day -ˈpa-triks- 

variants or St. Patrick's Day

: March 17 observed by the Roman Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick and celebrated in Ireland in commemoration of his death

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Saint Patrick's Day

noun

Saint Pat·​rick's Day -ˈpa-triks- 

: March 17 celebrated in honor of St. Patrick