Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

victoria day

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables
vic-to-ri-a -day
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A holiday commemorating the birthdays of Queen Victoria and the reigning monarch of Canada, falling on the last Monday before May 25.

Canadian usage

Etymology

From Victoria + day, after Queen Victoria (24 May 1819–1901).

Usage

Synonyms

Commonwealth Day Dollard-des-Ormeaux Day Empire Day Fête de Dollard May long weekend May Long May Run May Two-Four Patriotes Day Queen's Birthday

Questions

What does victoria day mean?
A holiday commemorating the birthdays of Queen Victoria and the reigning monarch of Canada, falling on the last Monday before May 25.
Where does victoria day come from?
From Victoria + day, after Queen Victoria (24 May 1819–1901).

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