The day after Christmas. A public holiday where everyone has the day off but doesn’t really have any special meaning anymore.
Boxing Day
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Boxing Day, that is."
"I've never seen such a Boxing Day in all my life."
Etymology & History
British December 26 holiday. British calendar tradition. Christmas boxes British servant gifts historical. Bank holiday British public holiday. Americans less significant. Reflects British post-Christmas tradition.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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