Synonyms

Armistice Day

British

noun

US name: Veterans Day. the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, on Nov 11, 1918, now kept on Remembrance Sunday See also Remembrance Sunday

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Other countries have their own days of remembrance, such as Australia’s Anzac Day, the U.K.’s Remembrance Sunday, and France’s Armistice Day.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In the years following, Americans honored the anniversary of the ceasefire by celebrating Armistice Day.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

The cabinet then confirmed the union flag would be flown from the flagpole, which will also be use to mark events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

The display will remain until Armistice Day on 11 November, which marks when the World War One armistice came into effect.

From BBC • May 6, 2025

At the end of the week, Leafie badgered me into going into Wolf Point for the Armistice Day pageant.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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