Memorial Day
noun /məˈmɔːriəl deɪ/
/məˈmɔːriəl deɪ/
- a holiday in the US, usually the last Monday in May, in honour of members of the armed forces who have died in warCultureMemorial Day began in the South during the civil war when flowers were placed on graves, and the North first celebrated it in 1868. It was previously known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer vacation from school. Southern states also celebrate Confederate Memorial Day on different dates during the year, mostly in April or May.see also Remembrance Sunday, Veterans DayOxford Collocations DictionaryMemorial Day is used before these nouns:
- holiday