Martin Luther King birthday
Definition
The birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the renowned American civil rights leader born on January 15, 1929, often commemorated as a symbol of his lifelong fight for equality and justice.
Commonly refers to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January to honor his birth and legacy, blending reflection with a well-timed long weekend.
Examples
On Martin Luther King birthday, I finally got to practice my 'I have a dream' speech in the mirror while still in pajamas.
Nothing says Martin Luther King birthday like firing up the grill for a BBQ unity feast with neighbors you barely know.
Martin Luther King birthday rolled around, and my boss's email about 'voluntary service hours' mysteriously vanished into the spam folder.
Celebrating Martin Luther King birthday by streaming his speeches between naps—equality starts with equal Z's.