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

: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the United States in remembrance of war dead

: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the United States

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: 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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