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Memorial Day
noun
: the last Monday in May that is a national holiday in the U.S. honoring members of the armed forces who died in wars
Full Definition of MEMORIAL DAY
1
: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the United States in remembrance of war dead
2
: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the United States
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First Known Use of MEMORIAL DAY
1868
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Memorial Day
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Definition of MEMORIAL DAY for Kids
: a legal holiday in remembrance of war dead observed on the last Monday in May in most states of the United States
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