Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific date on the Gregorian calendar: "June 3" refers to the third day of the sixth month of the year.
   • A commemorative day in the southern United States: Historically, "June 3" is celebrated in parts of the southern United States, often in connection with the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The meeting is scheduled for June 3.
  • In some areas, June 3 is a day of remembrance.

Advanced Usage

• "June 3rd": An alternative ordinal form for writing or speaking the date.
  • Her birthday is on June 3rd.

Variants and Related Words

• June: The sixth month of the year.
• Third: The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 3.

Synonyms

• The third of June: An alternative phrasing for the same date.

Related Phrases

• June 3 celebration: Refers specifically to the historical observance in the southern U.S.
  • The town held its annual June 3 celebration.

Notes on Meaning

• As a calendar date, "June 3" is a neutral temporal marker.
• In its specific historical context, primarily within the United States, "June 3" carries cultural and historical significance related to the Confederate States of America. This usage is regional and may not be recognized or observed universally.

Noun

1. celebrated in southern United States