armistice

Everyday

An agreement between enemies in a war to stop fighting, usually while they talk about peace. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, the armistice that ended the fighting of the First World War began at 11 o'clock on the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day, now Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, is marked with two minutes' silence and poppies.

Examples

• The armistice ended the fighting in the First World War. tree →
• We hold a two-minute silence on Armistice Day. tree →
• Both sides signed an armistice. tree →
• The armistice began at eleven o'clock. tree →
• Poppies remind us of the soldiers who died before the armistice. tree →
• The Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. tree →

Note

Say «AR-mis-tis». An armistice stops fighting; a peace treaty is the final agreement. Remembrance Day (UK, Canada, Australia), Veterans Day (USA).