leap day

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Noun leap day has 1 sense

leap day, bissextile day, February 29 - the name of the day that is added during a leap year
--₁ is a kind of day
--₁ is a part of February, Feb

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Leap Day

Description:

Leap Day, also known as February 29th, is an additional day added to the calendar during leap years. It occurs once every four years to synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, helping to keep the calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the Sun.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun
Proper noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. The additional day added to the calendar during a leap year:

Example sentence: "We celebrate Leap Day on February 29th every four years."

Sense 2 - Noun:

1. A day that is considered rare or unusual due to its infrequent occurrence:

Example sentence: "For someone born on Leap Day, their birthday only comes around once every four years."

Sense 3 - Proper Noun:

1. Leap Day can also be used to refer to specific events or celebrations that take place on February 29th:

Example sentence: "There was a grand wedding celebration organized on Leap Day, making it an extraordinary occasion for the couple."