commemorative

adjective

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tive kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv 

-ˈme-mə-;

-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv

: intended as a commemoration

especially : issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something

a commemorative stamp

commemorative noun

commemoratively adverb

Synonyms

• commemorating
• honorary
• memorial
• memorializing

Examples of commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music

Recent Examples on the Web

General admission to the event is $100 and includes a commemorative take-home glass. —Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024

Tickets to the anniversary show along with commemorative CDs and vinyl are completely sold out. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024

Ticket holders will take home a commemorative mini poster & lanyard and can stay after the film for a pre-recorded Q&A with the cast. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024

The rose was part of a commemorative display at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi on W. 31st St. near Seventh Ave. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

commemorative

adjective

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tive kə-ˈmem-ə-rət-iv 

-ˌrāt-

: intended to commemorate a person, thing, or event

a commemorative postage stamp

commemorative noun