Inauguration Day

noun

: January 20 following a presidential election on which the president of the U.S. is inaugurated

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The White House said the bulk of its actions had been implemented, with the goal to roll out the rest before Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Will Weissert The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024 People between Election Day and Inauguration Day are still getting scammed. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 However, those cases are moving toward dismissal or are winding down ahead of Inauguration Day next month. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 Paul has vowed to move quickly to confirm her in time for Inauguration Day. Stef W. Kight, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Inauguration Day 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Inauguration Day was in 1829

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

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