English Explanatory Dictionary

D-Day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. 6 June 1944, the date when the Allies invaded western Europe in World War II.
noun
  1. The date of any major event planned for the future.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of D-Day.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

D-Day D-Days

Etymology

The D stands for day; compare H-hour.

Synonyms

X-Day
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