May the Fourth

English

Etymology 1

May +‎ fourth

Alternative forms

• 4 May, 4th of May, Fourth of May, May 4, May 4th, May the 4th

Noun

May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see May,‎ fourth.

Etymology 2

Ellipsis of May the Fourth be with you.

Alternative forms

• May the 4th

Proper noun

May the Fourth (plural May the Fourths)

1. (Star Wars fandom slang) Star Wars Day (May 4); the day fans celebrate Star Wars.

Usage notes

If May 5/6 is also celebrated, then May 4 is used to celebrate the Light Side, while the second Star Wars Day is used to celebrate the Sith.

Coordinate terms

• Star Wars Day
• Revenge of the Fifth (May 5)
• Revenge of the Sixth (May 6)

Related terms

• May the Fourth be with you
• may the fourth be with you