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Definition of Speech day
1. Noun. An annual day in the schools when speeches are made and prizes are distributed.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Day
Generic synonyms: Day
Definition of Speech day
1. Noun. (education) A school event where prizes are given out to pupils, and speeches are made by guest speakers. ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Speech Day
Literary usage of Speech day
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Curiosities of London: Exhibiting the Most Rare and Remarkable Objects of by John Timbs (1855)
"... the election to which takes place annually on St. Barnabas Dav, June 11, when
the school prizes are also distributed: there is another speech-day, ..."