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.
Examples of Memorial Day in a Sentence
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Despite the signage hiccup, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar still plans to open this Memorial Day Weekend.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
Summer doesn’t technically begin until June, but for many of us, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to all the fun that warm weather brings.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
Titan by Brooklyn Bedding is offering a 25% off sitewide sale during its Memorial Day event.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 May 2024
The active weather pattern continues into the Memorial Day weekend, but there will be breaks in the rain.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 percent of the profits from Fuel Day sales will benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, the company said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Explore See latest videos, charts and news On Tuesday (May 21), the council voted to reject plans for Wallen’s 20-foot external sign to appear on the six-story venue, which is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Best Nordstrom Memorial Day Deals 60% Off: Sweaty Betty Powerhouse Sweatshirt Powerhouse Sweatshirt, $49.99 (orig.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Shop the best furniture sales below, and check out all the Memorial Day savings here.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024
Summer doesn’t technically begin until June, but for many of us, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to all the fun that warm weather brings.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
Titan by Brooklyn Bedding is offering a 25% off sitewide sale during its Memorial Day event.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 May 2024
The active weather pattern continues into the Memorial Day weekend, but there will be breaks in the rain.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 percent of the profits from Fuel Day sales will benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, the company said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Explore See latest videos, charts and news On Tuesday (May 21), the council voted to reject plans for Wallen’s 20-foot external sign to appear on the six-story venue, which is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Best Nordstrom Memorial Day Deals 60% Off: Sweaty Betty Powerhouse Sweatshirt Powerhouse Sweatshirt, $49.99 (orig.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Shop the best furniture sales below, and check out all the Memorial Day savings here.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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