Memorial Day

noun

1

: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in remembrance of war dead

2

: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.

3

: confederate memorial day

Examples of Memorial Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the heart of New York City’s vibrant East Village, Public Hotel puts contemporary luxury within reach right in time for Memorial Day weekend with an impressive deal. —Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024

And although Memorial Day is still a few weeks away, Reese Witherspoon is already breaking out shorts in a seasonal staple hue. —Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

What to do in Flagstaff on Memorial Day weekend Celebrate Wupatki National Monument's centennial On the quiet prairie northeast of Flagstaff the pueblos of Wupatki National Monument rise like red-boned ghosts above swaying grasses. —Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024

The annual Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle on Memorial Day is canceled this year, The Courier Journal has learned. —Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024

May 9, 2024 The Senate is scheduled to be in session for most of the next month, except for the week of Memorial Day. —Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 May 2024

The Indianapolis 500 itself is, of course, the centerpiece of the Memorial Day weekend schedule. —Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024

Taste of Cincinnati returns to Downtown over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024

Thursdays through Sundays, plus Memorial Day, through May 27. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Memorial Day

noun

1

: May 30 once observed as a legal holiday in honor of those who died in war

2

: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.