commemoration

noun

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌme-mə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce commemoration (audio)
1
: the act of commemorating
2
: something that commemorates

Examples of commemoration in a Sentence

Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.
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The Princess of Wales, 43, and other members of the royal family attended a celebratory concert at Horse Guards Parade in London on the evening of Thursday, May 8, concluding the U.K.'s week-long commemorations of the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. Meredith Kile, People.com, 9 May 2025 Xi was among 29 world leaders expected to attend the commemorations, according to the Kremlin. Keir Simmons, NBC news, 9 May 2025 That will include a commemoration for the victims and religious services for Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Greek and Russian Orthodox communities on Sunday. Rob Schmitz, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025 On the Shetland Islands today, a poignant 80th commemoration of Victory in Europe Day in 1945 has been going on all day. Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for commemoration

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of commemoration was in the 14th century

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“Commemoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemoration. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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commemoration

noun
com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌmem-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce commemoration (audio)
1
: the act of commemorating
2
: a ceremony that commemorates

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