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St. Patrick's Day

[ˌsānt ˈpatrəks ˌdā ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

celebration

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th each year. It commemorates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The day is marked by parades, wearing green, and the display of shamrocks.

Synonyms

Saint Patrick's Day.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
St. Patrick's Day	Identical to the first 'St. Patrick's Day' entry, it is the most common and recognizable form, suitable for general, both formal and informal contexts. Everyone is wearing green for St. Patrick's Day! We should try out some traditional Irish food on St. Patrick's Day.
Saint Patrick's Day	This form is more formal and might be used in official documents, religious contexts, or historical texts where full formal titles are preferred. The museum has a special exhibit on the history of Saint Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick's Day is observed on March 17th every year.

Word

Description / Examples

St. Patrick's Day

Identical to the first 'St. Patrick's Day' entry, it is the most common and recognizable form, suitable for general, both formal and informal contexts.

Everyone is wearing green for St. Patrick's Day!
We should try out some traditional Irish food on St. Patrick's Day.

Saint Patrick's Day

This form is more formal and might be used in official documents, religious contexts, or historical texts where full formal titles are preferred.

The museum has a special exhibit on the history of Saint Patrick's Day.
Saint Patrick's Day is observed on March 17th every year.

Examples of usage

Every year on St. Patrick's Day, the city hosts a lively parade.
People around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing green attire.
Shamrocks are a popular symbol associated with St. Patrick's Day.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

festivities

St. Patrick's Day is known for its festive spirit, with people enjoying Irish music, dancing, and traditional food and drinks. It is a time for celebration and merriment, often marked by gatherings with friends and family.

Synonyms

Irish holiday, St. Paddy's Day.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
St. Patrick's Day	This is the most formal and universally understood term for the holiday celebrated on March 17th. It can be used in almost any context, whether professional, educational, or casual. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades and green attire. Many people enjoy traditional Irish foods on St. Patrick's Day.
Irish holiday	This term is more general and can be used to refer to any holiday celebrated in Ireland, but it commonly refers to St. Patrick's Day when spoken among people who understand the context. It is suitable for both formal and casual contexts. Many people around the world celebrate the Irish holiday with joy and enthusiasm. The Irish holiday brings a lot of tourists to Ireland.
St. Paddy's Day	This is a less formal, more colloquial term for St. Patrick's Day. It is often used in casual conversations and may be seen in marketing or media targeting a younger audience. While it's widely understood, it might be considered too informal for formal writing or official contexts. They decorated the pub for St. Paddy's Day festivities. We're having a special St. Paddy's Day menu tonight.

Word

Description / Examples

St. Patrick's Day

This is the most formal and universally understood term for the holiday celebrated on March 17th. It can be used in almost any context, whether professional, educational, or casual.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades and green attire.
Many people enjoy traditional Irish foods on St. Patrick's Day.

Irish holiday

This term is more general and can be used to refer to any holiday celebrated in Ireland, but it commonly refers to St. Patrick's Day when spoken among people who understand the context. It is suitable for both formal and casual contexts.

Many people around the world celebrate the Irish holiday with joy and enthusiasm.
The Irish holiday brings a lot of tourists to Ireland.

St. Paddy's Day

This is a less formal, more colloquial term for St. Patrick's Day. It is often used in casual conversations and may be seen in marketing or media targeting a younger audience. While it's widely understood, it might be considered too informal for formal writing or official contexts.

They decorated the pub for St. Paddy's Day festivities.
We're having a special St. Paddy's Day menu tonight.

Examples of usage

The local pub is always packed with people celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Irish dancers perform at various events during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "St. Patrick's Day" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Dia de São Patrício

🇮🇳 सेंट पैट्रिक दिवस

🇩🇪 St. Patrick's Day

🇮🇩 Hari Santo Patrick

🇺🇦 День святого Патрика

🇵🇱 Dzień św. Patryka

🇯🇵 聖パトリックの祝日

🇫🇷 Jour de la Saint-Patrick

🇪🇸 Día de San Patricio

🇹🇷 Aziz Patrick Günü

🇰🇷 성 패트릭의 날

🇸🇦 يوم القديس باتريك

🇨🇿 Den svatého Patrika

🇸🇰 Deň svätého Patrika

🇨🇳 圣帕特里克节

🇸🇮 Dan svetega Patrika

🇮🇸 Dagur heilags Patreks

🇰🇿 Әулие Патрик күні

🇬🇪 წმინდა პატრიკის დღე

🇦🇿 Müqəddəs Patrik günü

🇲🇽 Día de San Patricio

Etymology

St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish people. It has become a global celebration of Irish culture with parades, traditional music, dancing, and the display of green attire and shamrocks.