Veterans Day

noun

: November 11 set aside in commemoration of the end of hostilities in 1918 and 1945 and observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. to honor the veterans of the armed forces

Examples of Veterans Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because Treasure Island is going into production first, hence that pic landing the Veterans Day date. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The Howard County Veterans Foundation and the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Planning Committee chose Wolkstein, an Ellicott City resident. — Howard County Times, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026

Upcoming bank holidays are Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2026

With its extension, the monument will be around for several key dates — Labor Day, the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Veterans Day. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Veterans Day

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Kids Definition

Veterans Day

noun

: November 11 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in honor of the veterans of U.S. wars