Armistice Day

noun

: veterans day
—used before the official adoption of Veterans Day in 1954

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The day became known as Armistice Day. — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025 Armistice Day is Britain's equivalent of Veterans Day. — Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 The event marked the centennial of Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, which is the anniversary of the end of fighting in World War I. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 The Princess's appearance at Armistice Day is a significant one; People notes that the ceremony is typically only attended by blood royals on behalf of the royal family. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Armistice Day

Word History

Etymology

from the armistice terminating World War I on November 11, 1918

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Armistice Day was in 1918

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“Armistice Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Armistice%20Day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Armistice Day

noun
: veterans day

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