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

Since the late 1940s, local Dutch families have volunteered as caretakers for American soldiers’ graves, in an enduring culture of commemoration. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025

The ad kicks off a year of commemoration for Miller Lite, Taylor writes. —Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

The big picture: The commemoration comes after the Trump administration announced the federal government will no longer prohibit contractors from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms and drinking fountains. —Axios, 21 Mar. 2025

Jackson County Historical Society President Laura Cates Duncan said the commemoration honors those who died but also celebrates the resilience of those who carried on. —John O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 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