Remembrance Sunday (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
- People gather at the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.
- Remembrance Sunday is a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought in World War I and World War II.
- The poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Sunday, worn by people to show their respect for the war dead.
- On Remembrance Sunday, a two-minute silence is observed at 11am to mark the end of World War I.
- Many people attend church services on Remembrance Sunday to pray for the souls of those who lost their lives in war.