Arbor Day

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arbor Day¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Southern California Edison, for instance, offers free trees to some customers through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy and Energy-Saving Trees programs.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

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

From Salon

“Peanuts” is also opening its vault to release one of its classic cartoons, 1976’s “It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown,” on Apple TV+ on April 29 — Arbor Day.

From Seattle Times

Sarah Stockstill was working as a teacher when a bunch of trees were brought in to celebrate Arbor Day.

From Washington Post