Arbor Day

American  

noun

1. a day, varying in date but always in the spring, observed in certain states of the U.S. by the planting of trees.

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Etymology

Origin of Arbor Day

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Burbank Water & Power, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, provides up to three free trees for Burbank residents and 20 trees for Burbank businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

“Early on, to be honest, we saw a pretty narrow path,” Lindstrom said in a recent interview after marching in front of Herbster and Pillen at Nebraska City’s annual Arbor Day parade.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.

From Salon • May 3, 2022

To offsets its carbon footprint, the company says, it works both locally and with the Arbor Day Foundation and Trees for the Future, pledging to plant a tree for every order.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Once, each year, supreme you reign, O'er the lads and lassies in your train, Now comes our gentle springtime fay, The gladsome, happy Arbor Day.

From Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State by Clifton, Grace R.