V-J Day

[ vee-jey ]

noun

1. August 15, 1945, the day Japan accepted the Allied surrender terms in World War II.

V-J Day

noun

1. the day marking the Allied victory over Japan in World War II (Aug 15, 1945)

V-J Day

1. The day of victory over Japan for the Allies in World War II ; September 2, 1945, the day of Japan's formal surrender. ( Compare V-E Day .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of V-J Day¹

V-J: victory over Japan