Phrase info Synonyms

red-letter day

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1. red-letter day - Noun

2. red-letter day - Phrase

Meaning

a memorably happy or noteworthy day (from the custom of marking holy days in red on church calendars)

Source: WordNet

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red letter day

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Examples

May 12 this year is a red-letter day for Bangladesh when the country ushered in a new era by launching its first "Bangabandhu-1" satellite. Source: Internet

When something special happens, it’s called a red-letter day. Source: Internet

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