May the Fourth

English

Etymology 1

From May +‎ fourth.

Alternative forms

  • 4 May, 4th of May, Fourth of May, May 4, May 4th, May the 4th

Noun

May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see May,‎ fourth.

Etymology 2

Ellipsis of May the Fourth be with you.

Alternative forms

  • May the 4th

Proper noun

May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

  1. (Star Wars fandom slang) Star Wars Day (May 4); the day fans celebrate Star Wars.
Usage notes

If May 5/6 is also celebrated, then May 4 is used to celebrate the Light Side, while the second Star Wars Day is used to celebrate the Sith.

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