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

On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings. —City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026

The commemoration recalls the visit of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar to Baby Jesus and is celebrated with gifts, family gatherings, and the traditional Rosca de Reyes cake, a symbol of unity and faith. —Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Juneteenth, the annual June 19 commemoration of the end of slavery in Confederate states, has been a federal holiday since 2021. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026

American Legion Post 2020 requested $1,500 for the 50th year commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. —James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026

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