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

In the holy city of Karbala during the commemoration of Arbaeen, the story of the killing of Imam Hussein 1,400 years ago, resonates down through the centuries. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

The imbalance extends well beyond anniversary commemorations. — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Advertisers were reluctant to run commercials during subsequent commemorations in the first few years following the attacks, but time has softened some of those concerns. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Miami players were also seen wearing black armbands in commemoration. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 9 Aug. 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