national cemetery

noun

1. a cemetery, maintained by the U.S. government, for persons who have served honorably in the armed forces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of national cemetery¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

The next day, he delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery in which he shared with all the people who were there mourning their loved ones that he was glad that he hadn't won his second term until now because he "got the World Cup and the Olympics."

From Salon

But in Southern California and across the country, including at the Los Angeles National Cemetery near UCLA, people gathered to honor the men and women who died in service to the nation.

From Los Angeles Times

That first observance included a speech by future President James Garfield at Arlington National Cemetery, where 5,000 people decorated the graves of 20,000 fallen soldiers.

From Salon

About 3,500 local boy scouts and girls scouts planted 90,000 flags ahead of Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Westwood, CA on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

WESTWOOD, CA - MAY 24: About 3,500 local boy scouts and girls scouts planted 90,000 flags ahead of Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Westwood, CA on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times