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Definition
Leap year; a year with 366 days containing an extra day in February.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the calendar year that includes an extra day in February to align the solar year with the Gregorian calendar. While the term is standard, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing birthdays or specific scheduling conflicts. It functions as a noun and is typically used in formal or educational contexts rather than daily slang.
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This year is a leap year, February has twenty-nine days.
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Common phrases
February of a leap year
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Grammar guides
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