sick day

noun

: a paid day of sick leave

Examples of sick day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sustained allegation of him lying about a sick day, mixed with various other allegations, also created credibility issues for Williams. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024 And as the world found out last year, that guy can take a sick day. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sick day 

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sick day was in 1968

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“Sick day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sick%20day. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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