Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leap day
noun
/liːp deɪ/
Definition
A leap day is an extra day added to the calendar, occurring every four years on February 29, in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.
Examples
- February 29 is known as leap day.
- People born on leap day often celebrate their birthday on February 28 or March 1 during non-leap years.
Meaning
It’s the additional day in a leap year that corrects the calendar to align with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
Synonyms
- extra day
- intercalary day
