WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Ascen′sion Day′, 
  1. the 40th day after Easter, commemorating the Ascension of Christ;
    Holy Thursday.
  • Middle English 1325–75

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Ascension Day n
  1. the 40th day after Easter, when the Ascension of Christ into heaven is celebrated
'Ascension Day' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Rogation Days - ascension - Expectation Week - Holy Thursday - paschal candle - rogation

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