Father's Day

noun

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

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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 7 Feb. 2025.

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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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