April Fools' Day

noun

1. April 1, a day when practical jokes or tricks are played on unsuspecting people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of April Fools' Day¹

First recorded in 1745–50; the variant All Fools' Day is first recorded in 1700–05

Example Sentences

Kevin and his family moved into their new home on April Fool's Day 2020, something he says is ironic given his living room ceiling is still leaking four years later.

From BBC

“First of all, I got the call on April Fool’s Day, April 1st, and I thought it was a joke at first,” Cooper said, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times

First it was the band’s 2022 April Fool’s Day film “Metal Myths: Ghost Pt. 2,” then a free pop-up exhibit at Los Angeles’ legendary Whisky a Go Go.

From Los Angeles Times

The fish doorbell launched for the first time on March 29, 2021—unfortunate timing, van Heukelum noted, as it was just a few days before April Fool’s Day.

From Slate

On April Fool’s Day, “The Queen’s Gambit” and “The Menu” actress Anya Taylor-Joy posted a series of photographs to her Instagram page: one of her walking through a haunted-looking hall with yellowing wallpaper and dark stained glass, wearing an intricately embroidered Dior wedding gown; one of her enveloping friends, including Cara Delevingne, with her gauzy veil; one of the “anatomically-correct heart-shaped cakes” served to guests on white plates.

From Salon