memorial day

/M AH0 M AO1 R IY0 AH0 L D EY1/
noun
  1. 1

    (US) A federal holiday honoring fallen soldiers, sailors, and other servicemen observed on the last Monday in May.

  2. 2

    (Newfoundland) A provincial holiday held in July 1 in Newfoundland and Labrador commemorating the fallen members of the Newfoundland Regiment during the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel in World War I.

  3. 3

    (uncommon) Synonym of Tomb Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday.