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

Here, then, Mirga-Tas’s work continues to address and engage in ideas of commemoration and memorialization, and the earth, through the wax, becomes a kind of memory keeper as well. —Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025

Perhaps the 250th commemoration of the Revolution would be the time to again consider limits on excessive wealth and its political influence. —Time, 7 July 2025

Britain’s queen consort and reigning monarch are on a tour of the country as part of Royal Week, making stops at receptions and special commemorations. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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