Memorial Day
English
Proper noun
Memorial Day
- (US) A federal holiday honoring fallen soldiers, sailors, and other servicemen observed on the last Monday in May.
- (Newfoundland) A provincial holiday held in July 1 in Newfoundland and Labrador commemorating the fallen members of the Newfoundland Regiment during the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel in World War I.
- (uncommon) Synonym of Tomb Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday.
Synonyms
- Decoration Day
Translations
American federal holiday
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