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, Americanism; its former name, Armistice Day, was first recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Fox took its NFL studio show on location to Pier 6 at the military base in honor of Veterans Day.

From Los Angeles Times

While Memorial Day honors those who have died in our foreign wars, Veterans Day honors the service of all those who have served this country in uniform.

From Salon

Usually, Veterans Day is an occasion for the Pentagon and the U.S. military to strut their stuff.

From Salon

I recall marching down Fifth Avenue in 1968 in a Veterans Day parade wearing my cadet dress uniform.

From Salon

This year, Veterans Day falls on the one-week anniversary of Donald Trump’s election, once again, to the presidency.

From Salon