commemoration

noun

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌme-mə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of commemorating

2

: something that commemorates

Examples of commemoration in a Sentence

Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Prince of Wales also represented the U.K. alongside other world leaders at the commemorations of D-Day in northern France in June 2024. —Simon Perry, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025

The United Nations will also host its annual commemoration event, featuring prominent activists and policymakers who will address the state of women's rights worldwide. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025

This holiday is particularly special for the Catholic church and promotes the commemoration of saints and martyrs. —Sen. Dan Hall, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025

The event will mark the 80th anniversary of Soviet forces liberating Auschwitz-Birkenau, and many experts believe the commemoration is the last major milestone with many survivors present. —Russell Contreras, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing commemoration

• in commemoration of

Rhymes for commemoration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

commemoration

noun

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌmem-ə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of commemorating

2

: a ceremony that commemorates