February 29 (Noun)
Meaning
The name of the day that is added during a leap year.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- February 29 is a date that occurs only every four years, during a leap year.
- The extra day in the calendar, February 29, is added to keep our calendar aligned with the Earth's orbit around the Sun.
- People born on February 29 technically only have a birthday every four years, although many choose to celebrate on either February 28 or March 1 in non-leap years.
- The tradition of women proposing to men on February 29 is said to have originated in Ireland in the 5th century.
- February 29 is often considered an unusual or special day, and some people see it as an opportunity to do something out of the ordinary.