Memorial Day
noun
1
: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in remembrance of war dead
2
: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.
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Among the snaps was a cozy shot of her and Diggs cuddled up on a yacht during their steamy Memorial Day weekend in Miami.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
The teens went on a Memorial Day weekend camping trip at the Tonto National Forest and did not return, according to KSAZ.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 June 2025
This decrease at the pumps continues the recent trend of lower fuel costs that began after Memorial Day weekend.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
The San Diego Union-Tribune reviewed screenshots of the Humane Society’s Memorial Day weekend volunteer schedule that appear to show dozens of volunteer shifts unfilled.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
The teens went on a Memorial Day weekend camping trip at the Tonto National Forest and did not return, according to KSAZ.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 June 2025
This decrease at the pumps continues the recent trend of lower fuel costs that began after Memorial Day weekend.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
The San Diego Union-Tribune reviewed screenshots of the Humane Society’s Memorial Day weekend volunteer schedule that appear to show dozens of volunteer shifts unfilled.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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