April Fool's Day

NOUN

all fools' day

Synonyms

WEAK

April 1 April First April Fools'

Example Sentences

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The decline of April Fool's Day news stories comes against "a backdrop of growing scepticism about news in general," Prof Allan adds, "where playing with journalistic credibility may actually prove damaging".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

The Kings will honor Nickson when they play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, a tribute he believes will be heartfelt even though it’s April Fool’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

The fish doorbell launched for the first time on March 29, 2021—unfortunate timing, van Heukelum noted, as it was just a few days before April Fool’s Day.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

The story went viral after first appearing in local media on Wednesday - two days after April Fool's Day.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

It wasn’t anybody’s birthday, or April Fool’s Day, or Halloween, but it was something.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou