: a day of victory

Word History

Etymology

victory day

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of V-day was in 1941

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Cite this Entry

“V-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-day. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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