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.
Examples of Memorial Day in a Sentence
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Thursdays through Sundays, plus Memorial Day, through May 27.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The fire comes with Memorial Day — seen as the unofficial start of summer — about a month away, and the pier is a star attraction for Oceanside.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
The hope is to launch Smokin’ Iron BBQ around Memorial Day.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The fire comes with Memorial Day — seen as the unofficial start of summer — about a month away, and the pier is a star attraction for Oceanside.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
The pair first went public in May 2021 when they were spotted together in the Hamptons celebrating Memorial Day.
—Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The beach — which closed initially in 2020 after at least four drownings there — is set to reopen around Memorial Day.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Tents began popping up in the parks, including a leafy expanse along the Rogue River, the site of an annual Memorial Day festival.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
While the aquatic center is set to open Memorial Day weekend, a dedication ceremony will be Saturday, April 20, along with a Wave Fest.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The fire comes with Memorial Day — seen as the unofficial start of summer — about a month away, and the pier is a star attraction for Oceanside.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
The hope is to launch Smokin’ Iron BBQ around Memorial Day.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The fire comes with Memorial Day — seen as the unofficial start of summer — about a month away, and the pier is a star attraction for Oceanside.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
The pair first went public in May 2021 when they were spotted together in the Hamptons celebrating Memorial Day.
—Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The beach — which closed initially in 2020 after at least four drownings there — is set to reopen around Memorial Day.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Tents began popping up in the parks, including a leafy expanse along the Rogue River, the site of an annual Memorial Day festival.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
While the aquatic center is set to open Memorial Day weekend, a dedication ceremony will be Saturday, April 20, along with a Wave Fest.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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