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

My father’s memorial service had been in Michigan, weeks after his death, but there was no forty-day commemoration. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Magyar’s participation and remarks at National Day of Unity commemorations should put to rest the idea that Hungarian nationalism rooted in memory politics is weakening. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026

The commemoration of Israel’s most famous military operation should have been a moment to celebrate for Matan Vilnai. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Macron declared July 12 to be a national day of commemoration of Dreyfus’ innocence, starting this year. — Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 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