Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

save the date

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.88 in modern English

Syllables
save the -date
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An informal notice of the date of an important upcoming event, usually a wedding, sent before a formal invitation.

adj

Of or referring to such a notice.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the verbal phrase, suggesting that recipients should reserve the date in their calendars.

Inflected Forms

save the dates (plural) save-the-date (alternative)

Phrases

save the day

Frequently Paired Words

RSVP save the day

Questions

What does save the date mean?
An informal notice of the date of an important upcoming event, usually a wedding, sent before a formal invitation.
Where does save the date come from?
From the verbal phrase, suggesting that recipients should reserve the date in their calendars.

How to pronounce save the date

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