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mothers day
/ˈmʌðərz deɪ/
Definition
1
A holiday celebrated annually, typically on the second Sunday of May in many countries, to honor mothers and motherhood.
2
An international observance dedicated to recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of mothers, often marked by gifts, cards, flowers, and family gatherings.
Examples
On Mother's Day, my dad tried cooking breakfast, turning the kitchen into a crime scene that even Sherlock Holmes couldn't solve.
She celebrated Mother's Day by binge-watching her favorite shows while the kids finally learned the art of self-sufficiency.
Mother's Day gift fail: a gym membership for the mom who once bench-pressed the minivan to rescue a stuck toy.
At the Mother's Day spa day, she relaxed so hard she forgot where she parked the chaos of her daily life.