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Definition

noun. a year that has one extra day in February to keep our calendar in line with the Earth's orbit around the sun.

Example Sentence

He was born in a leap year. Spelled as two words.

More Example Sentences

Every four years we have a leap year.

Synonyms

intercalary year; extra day year

Antonyms

365 days

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