Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A commemorative day: "Flag Day" specifically refers to a U.S. holiday observed on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress.

Usage

• "Flag Day" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers to a specific, singular annual observance.
• It is used to mark the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption, often involving ceremonies, the display of the flag, and patriotic events.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Our town holds a parade every year on Flag Day.
  • Flag Day is not a federal holiday, so most businesses remain open.

Advanced Usage

• "to observe Flag Day": to celebrate or recognize the holiday.
  • The veterans' group organizes a ceremony to observe Flag Day.

Variants and Related Words

• Flag Day (capitalized): The specific U.S. holiday.
• flag day (lowercase, chiefly British English): A day on which small stickers or flags are sold in public for charity. (Note: This is a different concept and is not the primary definition of the capitalized term "Flag Day" in American English).

Synonyms

• Anniversary of the Flag's Adoption: A descriptive synonym for the event commemorated.
• June 14th: The calendar date of the observance.

Related Phrases

• National Flag Week: In the U.S., the week in which June 14th falls is often designated as National Flag Week.
  • The president issues a proclamation for National Flag Week leading up to Flag Day.

Noun

1. commemorating the adoption of the United States flag in 1777