Mother's Day

noun

: the second Sunday in May appointed for the honoring of mothers

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Mother's Day was in 1890

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“Mother's Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%27s%20Day. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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Mother's Day

noun

: the second Sunday in May set aside for the honoring of mothers

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