adopt-a-versary

A form of adoptaversary — The anniversary of an adopted child’s or pet’s adoption day.

Meanings

nounadopt-a-versary (plural adopt-a-versaries)

plural adopt-a-versaries

  1. alternativeAlternative form of adoptaversary.

    By the way, Kuro and Kibo are doing well with their family and happy to celebrate their one year adopt-a-versary too.

    2017 April 22, Kimberly Wade, “Summit goes to the dogs for Fido Fest”, in Reno Gazette-Journal, volume 38, number 112, Reno, Nev., →ISSN, page 2D, column 2
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    My husband and I just celebrated the fourth year after adopting our son, Kyle. National Adoption Day was Saturday, but we celebrated Kyle’s “adopt-a-versary” on Nov. 7.

    2018 November 18, Tabitha Lambert, “Advocating for neglected kids”, in Tampa Bay Times, volume 135, number 117, St. Petersburg, Fla.: Times Publishing Co., →ISSN, page 29A, column 3

    But this isn’t the end of their story, just one month shy of their one year “adopt-a-versary”, Athena slipped through a gate and swallowed a toy.

    2020 December 30, Maria Stoerrle, “Operation Outreach winner announced”, in The Daily Journal, volume 146, number 365, Vineland, N.J., page 9B, column 1
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APA

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Chicago

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