Memorial Day

/məˌmɔrɪəl ˈdeɪ/
/mɛˈmɔriəl deɪ/
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Definitions of Memorial Day
  1. noun
    legal holiday in the United States, last Monday in May; commemorates the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war
    synonyms: Decoration Day
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    type of:
    legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday
    authorized by law and limiting work or official business
Pronunciation
US
/məˌmɔrɪəl ˈdeɪ/
UK
/mɛˈmɔriəl deɪ/
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