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Dictionary Day is celebrated on October 16 to honor the importance of dictionaries in learning new words. It remembers Noah Webster, a famous American who made a dictionary to help people understand and spell words. On this day, people might play word games, try to spell tricky words, or learn new ones to grow their vocabulary. It's like a special day for people who love words and want to become better at spelling and understanding them. It's a great way to celebrate how words help us communicate and express our thoughts.
How to celebrate Dictionary Day?
Start the day by looking up a new word in the dictionary and learning its meaning. Make a fun game with friends or family by choosing a word and using it in a sentence. Create a list of favorite words and decorate it with drawings. Try writing a short story or poem using as many new words as you can. Make a word search puzzle with newly learned words and swap with a friend. Have a mini spelling bee at home and celebrate with some snacks. End the day by reading a favorite book, keeping the dictionary close for discovering more words.
Where Dictionary Day is celebrated?
- - International
- - United States
- - United Kingdom
