Father's Day

noun

: the third Sunday in June appointed for the honoring of fathers

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First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Father's Day was in 1908

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“Father's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%27s%20Day. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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Father's Day

noun

Fa·ther's Day

ˈfät͟h-ərz-,

ˈfȧt͟h-

: the third Sunday in June set aside for the honoring of fathers

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