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February 2

February 2

15 1.0
The second day of February when people watch a groundhog to predict winter length
  • proper noun
  • /ˈfɛb.ruːˌɛr.i ˈtuː/
  • US
: 2 de febrero
  • On February 2, people gather to watch the groundhog.

Examples

  • The weather on February 2 is said to predict the length of the remaining winter.

  • On February 2, many Americans celebrate Groundhog Day by watching the groundhog emerge from its burrow.

  • Our school hosts an annual assembly on February 2 to explain the history of Groundhog Day.

  • February 2 is known as Groundhog Day.

  • Groundhog Day falls on February 2, when many people watch to see if the groundhog sees its shadow.

  • Many students have their presentations scheduled for February 2 this year.

  • Every year, we celebrate my sister's birthday on February 2, which is always a fun occasion.

Synonyms

Groundhog Day
vsFebruary 2
  • US
17 3.2

A day on February 2 when people watch a groundhog come out and guess if winter will last longer

is the calendar day on which that tradition is observed

Surface Forms

February 2 main

Morphology

February + 2

This string is a straightforward composition of a month name and a numeral indicating day, so a learner who knows 'February' (the second month) and '2' (the number two) can directly infer it refers to the second day of February. The cultural note (Groundhog Day) is additional info but not required to understand the calendrical meaning, making the expression transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

February 2 is known in North America as Groundhog Day. One popular story says a groundhog comes out of its hole and if it sees its shadow it 'predicts' six more weeks of winter, so the date is linked to an old way of guessing the 'length of winter'.