V-E Day

American

noun

May 8, 1945, the day of victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II.

V-E Day British

noun

the day marking the Allied victory in Europe in World War II (May 8, 1945)

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V-E Day Cultural

The day of victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II; May 8, 1945, the day of the formal surrender of the German armies. (Compare V-J Day.)

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V-E Day

Memories of those tumultuous days will be rekindled on Friday as England soberly observes the 81st anniversary of V-E Day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Here’s the key: In a flashback to V-E Day in 1945, London is celebrating victory and princesses Margaret and Elizabeth escape the palace for the night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024

He was among the first of the troops sent home after V-E Day, and it was while on a train from Germany to France that he racked up those $3,000 in poker winnings.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023

Knicks fans were celebrating Saturday’s victory over the sub-.500 Indiana Pacers like it was V-E Day.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2021

It was about ten-thirty at night in Gaufurt, Bavaria, several weeks after V-E Day.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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