Definition

1. Noun:
   • A legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus: "Columbus Day" is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October, honoring the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Schools and government offices are closed on Columbus Day.
  • Many cities hold parades to celebrate Columbus Day.
  • The debate about the observance of Columbus Day has increased in recent years.

Advanced Usage

• "to observe Columbus Day": to recognize or celebrate the holiday.

  • Some states have chosen not to observe Columbus Day as a public holiday.

• "Columbus Day weekend": refers to the long weekend associated with the holiday.

  • We are planning a trip for the Columbus Day weekend.

Variants and Related Words

• Indigenous Peoples' Day (n): A holiday celebrated on the same date in many places, honoring the cultures and histories of Native American peoples.
  • Several states and cities have renamed Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Synonyms

• Discovery Day: A less common synonym emphasizing the commemorative aspect.
• October Holiday: A generic term referring to its placement in the calendar.

Related Phrases

• Columbus Day sale: A commercial promotion event often held around the holiday.
  • The department store is having a huge Columbus Day sale.

Noun

1. a legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus