Veterans Day

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

NOUN

holiday to remember veterans

Synonyms

WEAK

Armistice Day Remembrance Day

Example Sentences

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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 • Nov. 29, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

At a Veterans Day event on Tuesday, Trump thanked Thune and Johnson for their work on their work to reopen the government.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Many social‑media observers and advocacy groups highlight a disquieting trend: Veterans Day is full of flags and speeches, but year‑round services remain under pressure.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

As required, Benji got permission before leaving the hotel and spending Veterans Day in New York City.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty