May the Fourth

English

Etymology 1

May +‎ fourth

Alternative forms
  • Fourth of May
  • 4th of May
  • May the 4th
  • May 4th
  • May 4
  • 4 May

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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