Veterans Day

American  

[vet-er-uhns dey, ve-truhns] / ˈvɛt ər əns ˌdeɪ, ˈvɛ trəns /

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.

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Veterans Day British  

noun

1. the US equivalent of Armistice Day

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Usage

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 ]

Etymology

Origin of Veterans Day

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

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Example Sentences

Markle said an annual Veterans Day ceremony held in the high-school gym to honor local veterans is so moving it “makes the hair stand up on my neck.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal