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

Later in the evening, the Truth And Accountability League planned to conduct a public commemoration at the Glendale Central Library honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide and recognizing leading public figures for their impact and service. —City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion asking Judge Daniel Maguire to modify the court rule and allow the victims’ families to have visual displays of commemoration at least until the judge brings in potential jurors for jury selection in the trial, which has not been scheduled. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Nathan’s story will be shared on the Center for Jewish History’s social media channels on April 14, in commemoration of Yom HaShoah. —Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026

Britain's royal family is leading commemorations for what would be the 100th birthday of the late Queen Elizabeth II. —Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 21 Apr. 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