Arbor Day

noun

: a day designated for planting trees

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To receive the prestigious designation, a Tree City must have a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observation and proclamation. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 Residents can expect their trees in time for National Arbor Day. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 By partnering with organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation, companies can leverage tree planting and engage in projects that maximize water benefits while also providing so many additional benefits for the planet. Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The city, recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation, was one of 17 government entities to receive grant funding through the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative, according to a news release from the mayor’s office. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Arbor Day 

Word History

Etymology

Latin arbor tree

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Arbor Day was in 1863

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“Arbor Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arbor%20Day. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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Arbor Day

noun
: a day in April set aside as a day to plant trees

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