Veterans Day

[vet-er-uhns dey, ve-truhns]

noun

1. November 11, a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the end of World Wars I and II and in honor of veterans of the armed services.

Veterans Day

noun

1. the US equivalent of Armistice Day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Veterans Day¹

Probably earlier than 1950–55, its former name, Armistice Day, was first recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

On Veterans Day, politicians express their appreciation for the men and women who have served this country in the armed forces.

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"We're opening up our country," he said on Tuesday at a Veterans Day event in Arlington, Virginia.

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Treasury yields were down as bond markets resumed following Tuesday’s Veterans Day pause.

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U.S. bond markets were shut for Veterans Day.

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Vice President Vance, who also addressed the crowd, emphasized the importance of remembering service members’ sacrifices, stating, “Veterans Day is not just about history; it’s about honoring the living who continue to defend our freedoms.”

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When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is a U.S. holiday honoring veterans and originally commemorating the end of World War I. It is celebrated on November 11 each year.How is Veterans Day pronounced?[ vet-er-uhnz dey ]