Memorial Day
noun
1
: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in remembrance of war dead
2
: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.
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In most cases, flying the flag at half-staff marks a significant death, such as a government official or military member; a national tragedy or a national day of remembrance, such as Patriot Day or Memorial Day.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
On Memorial Day, for example, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Memorial Day and other national days of remembrance.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
Animals are not permitted on the beach from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
On Memorial Day, for example, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Memorial Day and other national days of remembrance.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
Animals are not permitted on the beach from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Memorial Day
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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