Lincoln's Birthday

noun

ˈliŋ-kənz- 

1

: February 12 observed as a legal holiday in many states of the U.S.

2

: the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday by some states of the U.S.

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Lincoln's Birthday

noun

Lin·​coln's Birthday

ˌliŋ-kənz-

: February 12 or the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in many of the states of the U.S.