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

Friday marks the 550th anniversary of Michelangelo’s birth and there are a number of exhibits, conferences and commemorations that are reviving attention about his genius and legacy. —ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026

Some of the United States' most important historical documents began a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country's 250th anniversary commemoration. —Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026

Below, find six of the best moments from the 2026 Actor Awards, from a reunion of the cast of The Office to a touching commemoration of the late Catherine O’Hara’s life and work. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026

Sanchez also attended the commemoration near Klaas’s home in Sausalito. —Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 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