Labor Day

noun

: a day set aside for special recognition of working people: such as
a
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday
b
: May 1 in many countries

Examples of Labor Day in a Sentence

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The discounts will run from today through Labor Day, giving shoppers plenty of time to stock their freezers and pantries. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025 Now through Labor Day, patrons will see the iconic 1965 era red, white, and blue LUNCH sign beckoning them into the contemporary downtown steakhouse for a selection of seasonal dishes. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Through Labor Day, up to six guests can reserve the Oceanview Plus cabana, which evokes South of France vibes with happy pink cabana stripes. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 The busiest days are Monday holidays, like Labor Day, MLK Day, and Memorial Day. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Labor Day

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Labor Day was in 1884

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“Labor Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Labor%20Day. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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Labor Day

noun
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday in honor of working people

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