Poppy Day (Noun)
Meaning
The Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The town's annual poppy day service is attended by hundreds of people to honor the city's war dead.
- People wear poppies on poppy day to show their respect for the men and women who lost their lives in combat.
- Across the country, people gathered at war memorials on poppy day to pay their respects to the fallen.
- The charity relies on donations collected on poppy day to support veterans and their families.
- The poppy day parade is a solemn occasion that brings the community together to remember the sacrifices of those who served.