armed forces day

Thân thiện

Armed Forces Day is celebrated with a parade in many towns.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific commemorative day: "Armed Forces Day" is a designated holiday in the United States, observed annually on the third Saturday in May. It is a day for honoring and expressing gratitude to all individuals currently serving in the U.S. military branches.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Our town holds a parade every year for Armed Forces Day.
  • Please join us for a special ceremony this Armed Forces Day to thank our service members.
  • Armed Forces Day falls on May 18th this year.

Advanced Usage

• "to observe Armed Forces Day": to formally recognize or celebrate the holiday.
  • The base will observe Armed Forces Day with an open house for the public.

Variants and Related Words

• Armed Forces: (noun) The combined military forces of a nation, including the army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard.
  • He served in the armed forces for twenty years.

Synonyms

• Military Appreciation Day: A general term for a day recognizing military service; "Armed Forces Day" is the specific, official U.S. holiday with this purpose.

Related Phrases

• Armed Forces Day weekend: Refers to the period including the Saturday holiday and the adjacent days.
  • Many travel to visit family during Armed Forces Day weekend.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the 3rd Saturday in May

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