First of May
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Definition of First of May - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
labor dayRareUSMay 1st celebrated as a holiday for workersRareUS
  • Many countries celebrate First of May as Labor Day.
Labor Day
2.
summer celebrationRareUKMay 1st marking the start of summer festivitiesRareUK
  • The First of May is celebrated with parades and dances.
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Expressions with first

put firstv.
arrange something at the beginning of a sequence
He put the most important task first on his list.
blink firstv.
give in or show weakness before the other side
He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.
first lightn.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
first offadv.
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.
at first sightadv.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
first things firstexp.
address important tasks before others
First things first, finish your homework before playing.

Expressions with May

April showers bring May blossomsexp.
rain in April helps flowers bloom in May
April showers bring May blossoms in our garden.
April showers bring May flowersexp.
difficult times lead to better days
Remember, April showers bring May flowers, so stay hopeful during tough times.
mid-Mayn.
the middle part of May
We planned the garden party for mid-May to enjoy the spring weather..
Cape Mayn.
city on New Jersey's southern coast known for Victorian houses
Cape May hosts an annual jazz festival.
sell in May, then go awayexp.
advice to sell stocks in May
Many investors follow the 'sell in May, then go away' strategy.
Maydayn.
international distress signal used in emergencies
The pilot sent a Mayday after engine failure.
sell in May and go awayexp.
seasonal investment strategy
The 'sell in May and go away' approach is debated among financial experts.
May winen.
punch with Moselle, sugar, and woodruff
The party served a delightful May wine punch.
April rain brings May flowersexp.
rain in April leads to flowers blooming in May
April rain brings May flowers, so don't worry about the rain.
merry month of Mayn.
the month of May characterized by festivities
Many weddings take place in the merry month of May.

Terms related to First of May

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firstmaycelebrationfestivalholidayparadespringtraditionunionceremonycommemorationfestivity

Examples of First of May in a sentence

  • First of May is a public holiday.
  • On the First of May, we gather for a feast.
  • The First of May brings joy to the village.

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  1. French:Premier Mai, 1er mai, ...
  2. German:Erster Mai, ...
  3. Italian:Primo Maggio, ...
  4. Spanish:Primero de Mayo, ...
  5. Portuguese:Primeiro de Maio, ...
  6. Chinese:五一, 五一节, ...
  7. Japanese:メーデー, ...
  8. Arabic:عِيد العُمّال, الأول من مايو, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָרִאשׁוֹן בְּמַאי, הָרִאשׁוֹן בְּמַאי, ...
  10. Russian:Первое мая, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Першого травня, Перше травня, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रथम मई, पहली मई, ...
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