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adoptaversary

noun

Etymology

Blend of adopt + -a- + anniversary.

  1. derived from anniversāria
  2. inherited from anniversary
  3. formed as adoptaversary — “adopt + -a- + anniversary”

Definitions

  1. The anniversary of an adopted child’s or pet’s adoption day.

    • A national PetSmart survey indicates 53 percent of pet owners celebrate their pet’s birthday or “adoptaversary.”
    • In honor of Blue’s “adoptaversary,” his new guardians threw a party, complete with balloons, cupcakes, and human and canine guests.

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